Go! Reenter the work Place
January 4th, 2008 by mikeMike here entering back from space
Yesterday was my first day preparing to leave my “Home Dad” orbit as my kids all go full time at school. In many ways it’s a strange feeling as it has been 8 years now since quiting my R&D job in optic design to look after them.
In that time I’ve had to learn to multi-task(A challenge for a man!), studied theology, written and illustrated a novel, started a blog and changed nappies a thousand times.
And you know what? I loved it. Being full time with the kids has been a life changing experience.
But now it is time to splash back down into the vast ocean of work.
So I will keep you posted Flower Smellers on what I decide to do. I’m thinking something where I can be creative and flexible in the hours I work.
Feel free to make any suggestions!
How about an astronaut!? Hmm, maybe a problem with the school run there.
Hi there Mike
And well done on the home dad thing…..
I faced the same sort of challenge but thats when I started my blogging….
The best thing I can suggest is to work from home..
Must IT and design work can be done over the internet most images get sent through emails anyway… as does adverts etc… this way when you need to go out you can… but you can arrange your hours and time around when you have both….
But work from home has to be the best way to go….
AC
Thanks for the advice AC!
Hi Mike - Well done! (and good luck with the re-entry!)
I did househusband bit myself for 8 years ( my youngest was 2 months old when his mum went back to work) and yes I did all manner of jobs part-time to help make finances work - learnt a lot, made new friends (a lot of them women) and generally got accepted into a new circle!
Been back at work a few years now. A chance meeting led to my IT role - self taught web design etc …. just another chapter etc but at least I (we’ve) been there and done that and I have a very close relationship with my kids even though they now live with their mum, which is great.
Jonathan
Thanks Jonathan, how did you feel between the kids going full time and you finding your job?
so the missus has had enough of you being a layabout eh Mike?
try MacD’s mate.
or become a pimp
Do you want to go extra large with that sir?
Thanks for sharing Mike and we wish you well in your new role…
you clearly have a creative talent and have you conisdered going on elance where you can respond to design briefs etc.
http://www.elance.com
Could be worth a GO! We’ll ask around Doo-bye as well and you can showcase your work here at flowers anytime!
Thanks Jim & Em, will check out that site.
do what you have always wanted to do within reason and budget.
Uumm, creative and flexible.
Give Gerry Cotton a call perhaps Mike?
Duh?
Sorry lost me, who? Is this a LOL that I am to thick to get ?
Gerry cotton has lost us two as well, Mike??
Have you considered doing creative stuff for ad / brand agencies on a freelance basis? Lots of $ to be made building brands….
BIG sorry about me, its actually Gerry Cottle.
He runs a circus.
Creativity and flexibility……
Ah, now your talking - like a Billy Smart type guy who’s circus is full of cunning stunts.
So you are saying i should try this as a career?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TtQViW2qNXA