T.S.
A couple of hours later: Just saw the funniest thing on the Onion that I thought would be helpful for you: Study Finds Working At Work Improves Productivity
http://www.theonion.com/articles/study-finds-working-at-w...
Hi B.,
Well, if this is an indication, I'm responding to you from work! And I can totally relate to the feelings of guilt about not working hard enough. Add to them the feelings of guilt about not being a good enough Mom because I'm working and it's a recipe for guilt disaster! I did take about 2 years off as a stay-at-home mom and I will tell you I also spent that whole time thinking I should be working, and convinced it actually was not that healthy for me (feeling aimless, lonely, easily irritated) or them (VERY dependent, not a lot of new experiences, etc). It's the tough spot Moms are in I think - you almost can't win! But thinking about it and thinking about alternatives is a sign of life and growth and ultimately we will end up in the right spot. Have you ever looked at Mom Corps for a possible change to a part time position? Good luck and do your best. There are many of us feeling the same way!