Have you seen my countdown to work ticker? Today is my last day, and my heart is breaking. It's not that I'm not excited and ready for this next phase of my life, because I am. But, with this new phase comes many unknowns and new experiences for me: less of an income, less adult interaction during the day, and not seeing the students that I love. And let's not forget, not only am I ending a career, I am beginning a new job soon: MOM. It's hard to imagine being a SAHM when I don't even have a baby yet.
Say a prayer for me when I walk out these doors at 4:00.
Posted by Hannah at March 31, 2006 10:44 AMOh Hannah! I will pray for you! Basically at 4pm today, you will start a new chapter in your life! A big adventure! I too am very mixed about leaving my job. My new job (SAHM) will be much more important, but it will be very difficult and emotional to leave my work friends and the events we handle.
Best of luck!
Posted by: alfredsmom at March 31, 2006 11:39 AMAs they say in the corporate world, "Best of luck in your new endeavor"
Cas
The new adventure is about to begin!
I'll be praying for you, but you'll love your new job far more then the one you are leaving.
Your baby will be here soon. :) Take care.
I would be exactly the same way, Hannah. I pray a peace about it will settle in your heart. :)
Posted by: Laura at March 31, 2006 12:35 PMHooray for a new job! I'm sure all the skills and experience you gleaned in the work field are going to be well put to use with your little one. What a well rounded mommy you will be!
Posted by: Mary Boston at March 31, 2006 12:58 PM{{HUGS}} I hope any tears you shed today will be out of joy and not sadness.
Posted by: Christina at March 31, 2006 01:06 PMHere to 4 pm :) Good luck!
Posted by: Amanda at March 31, 2006 01:54 PMI think it's perfectly natural to mourn the loss of your "old life" even if you know in your head that your "new life" will be much better. I know how you feel. It's kind of bittersweet leaving a job and co-workers that you really love even if it had it's bad moments (what job doesn't?). It's OK to be sad about it. :)
Posted by: Dillygirl at March 31, 2006 02:40 PMIt's a big day!!! I just said a prayer for you and I hope it's been a wonderful last day of work. Did you read Dazed's blog today? The note her mom wrote seems like it's totally appropriate for your day today :)
Posted by: girl from florida at March 31, 2006 03:16 PMYou're sad that you're leaving your students and I'm sad that I have to go back for a new group of them next year...maybe we can trade places.
Posted by: Chas at March 31, 2006 10:59 PMI hope things went well today... I thought of you today when I got a call to sub today... but it just wasn't happening with it being Kindergardeners lol... But, I hope you have a nice relaxing weekend!!
Posted by: Shannon O. at March 31, 2006 11:21 PMGood luck. I hope your day saying goodbye wasn' too hard on you.
Posted by: Melany at April 1, 2006 01:48 AMYou will do great!
Posted by: Ani at April 2, 2006 05:33 PM