The Mommy Guilt Chronicles: Episode #1013
Ever since my son was born, I have worked from home three days a week. I did this for a variety of reasons: 1) full-time daycare is way too expensive, 2) I could spend more time with my baby boy, 3) working from home is easier than driving to work, 4) gas is expensive.
On Friday, I received an email from the CEO of my company basically stating that he does not endorse or allow a regular work-from-home schedule. This email went out to all the high level managers (and me) and was expected to be filtered down to the lower level employees.
So, I have to start going into work everyday, paying full-time daycare costs, paying to fill up my gas tank at a cost of what is currently (as of today) $4.21 a gallon for regular unleaded, and no longer have the option to be with my son during the weekdays.
To be perfectly honest, I’m kind of looking forward to having full-time daycare. I haven’t exactly been the most productive worker on the days that I am home with him. This realization makes me feel guilty and somewhat sad. I want to be with my baby boy. But, I have to work for a living. I have to pay my bills. I have to get other things accomplished. I’m not supermom (yes…I admit it).
Guilty as Charged,
by,
Mommy Sophia
