Struggling being back at work
I'm not sure of the point of this post, just to say I'm really struggling being back at work. I've been back since May and work is so busy and demanding and I've really struggled to settle back into the job and reconnect with my colleagues. In a way I'm trying to think this is a good thing because this is definitely not my time to shine, I want to do a good job but don't have the energy or time to go above and beyond. It's still a really hard adjustment though, and I think it's knocking my confidence which already feels like it's fading.
Hope you all are doing okay out there. It's so hard.
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I've found going back to work really hard. Been back since August. Whilst I love feeling independent again, I feel like I have to give 110% at work, 110% to my son and 110% to my partner and I have no time for myself. Luckily, I have an amazing manager who's helping me to be more boundaried at work (remember I'm doing 8-4 so I have 1.5hrs to myself before picking up my son), not to be so hard on myself and to remember what's important on life. I'm sure we'll get there, but realising you're not the same person at work as you were before baby is something I didn't appreciate!
Me too! I hate being away from my LO. I instantly feel better when I get to see him.
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Bless you, sending hugs xx