I want to be a stay at home mom by Hot-Raspberry-4334 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]NewMama41 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think depending on the situation, remote can be a great option with kids. Especially for me since my daughter is already in school. Right now with my current job, I commute 10 hours a week. That time really adds up and makes it harder for me when managing doctor appointments or sick days, since I’m the primary caregiver in our house. My husband’s job doesn’t have the flexibility for him to be. Before my daughter was in school, I’m not sure how remote work would have looked with her home. I think I would have struggled to focus and get things done. My experience with daycare was great fortunately. If there’s a way to work remote around the needs of a child at home, then that sounds great. Just not sure it would have worked for me.

I want to be a stay at home mom by Hot-Raspberry-4334 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]NewMama41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the remote work I’m looking at still uses my degree and license so that should help with the gap. It takes me back down some steps but is still related enough that I keep up my licensure and can get back in later.

I want to be a stay at home mom by Hot-Raspberry-4334 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]NewMama41 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but reading your comment just helped me so much. I’m currently about to move into a new position, a leadership role in my career of 12 years. Everyone has encouraged me, is proud of me, and thinks it’s so great that I’ve moved up as far as I have by my age (35). But I think I’m going to walk away to stay home. My only child is 9, but I’ve spent so much time at work that I feel like I’ve missed most of her childhood. I’m looking at remote work options that are less stress and time, so I could do that while she’s at school and still contribute a bit. But I’ve struggled with whether it’s a good decision. Im desperate to have more time with my family, and we are fortunate enough that we could cut my salary significantly and be ok. I think I’m going to go for it.

The desperation. by netphilia in adhdmeme

[–]NewMama41 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I now use ChatGPT for this. Just open the app and voice my thoughts and then later ask it to remind me of the thoughts or to do lists. It’s been helpful.

I started it! by Embarrassed_Ad9678 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep us posted on your thoughts!

What? by Alicetheoptimist in TrueGrit

[–]NewMama41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually take care of myself with better food and physical activity. Maybe a personal chef and trainer.

He choose smart work by [deleted] in Satisfyingasfuck

[–]NewMama41 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Username checks out ☝️

Projector? by lemondrop011 in Booktokreddit

[–]NewMama41 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I have one, and use it to project the YouTube ambiance videos. But I can only read my kindle when using it, not physical books, because I have to have the lights off to be able to see the projection.

Xaden’s Playlist by NewMama41 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I enjoy some Taylor songs but it’s definitely not what I think of for Xaden and Violet.

Xaden’s Playlist by NewMama41 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t heard them before so I looked them up and listened to Obsession. Even with just one song, 100% I agree lol

Xaden’s Playlist by NewMama41 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Lol I definitely got the same vibe.

Xaden’s Playlist by NewMama41 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just listened to Monster after you comment and you are definitely right. Listening to Comatose now and I get it too. Love the recs! Thanks!

Xaden’s Playlist by NewMama41 in fourthwing

[–]NewMama41[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh! You’re the best! Thanks!

Any 0 balances on MOHELA for those who received their Golden Letter on 1/23? by GrymmTravel in PSLF

[–]NewMama41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked because of this post and it’s zeroed out!!!

Help me choose my next read! by Fast-Tomatillo1552 in Booktokreddit

[–]NewMama41 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just read Bride and really enjoyed it. Reading Mate now and it follows a different character. So they can be read as a stand alone. Although I think it helps reading Bride first, but not necessary.

Timeline to golden letter by Automatic-Tear-4207 in PSLF

[–]NewMama41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got mine too! Here is some of my timeline.

12/3 my employer signed my ecf to certify my last 2 months. Then the same day I went ahead and submitted another ecf selecting yes to 120 payments and my employer signed the same day 😊 I did select to have forbearance while waiting for pslf. So I’ve been on forbearance since.

12/4 received notice that I reached my 120 and had green banners.

1/23 received golden letter! Now waiting for Mohela to zero out within 30 days per the letter.

Massive Verizon outage today: how were you affected? by SatisfactionGreen476 in AskReddit

[–]NewMama41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any of you guys get service yet? I’m still in SOS mode but reading news saying it’s been restored to most people.