Planning - As a working mom, what's the use?
Posted by Mary Rogul on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 @ 09:47 AM
I'm certain that the majority of you that read this blog are parents, otherwise it would be extremly boring so I'll just get to the point.
As a working mom, (and I consider all moms in or out of the work place to be working moms) does it seem to you that when you make a plan to do something the majority of time you have to cancel? I've never seen this before becoming a parent and if I had a friend that canceled as much as I did, honestly I'd ditch them.
On average I cancel my plans about 80-90% of the time.
Today is a perfect example. I've been out of work the majority of the week due to a sick toddler. I've had to cancel and reschedule numerous work appointments as well as time with friends for the 1-2 hours a week I try to get out for "me" time. I have plans with an old friend this evening that I'm not canceling unless there is an earthquake or something to that effect.
We dedicate so much to our family as parents and I know this goes with the territory, but I find it very frustrating. I get concerned that it may effect my career, my friends perspective of how very much I care about them and also my family - I'm sure they are tired of the constant rearranging of times and schedules.
Just so all of you know, I'm preapologizing now for all the appointments that will be rescheduled, the events that will be missed and the work days that will go by and not be worked.
This time will pass, as all that have gone through this before have promised, but it is a tough one for me since I respect everyones time and as the days go by and more playdates, conference calls, and family gatherings are missed I yearn "a little bit" for that precious time back.
Are you with me?