I may not have mentioned this already, but last year my husband and I made the decision that I should leave my job. Working nearly full time - even telecommuting from home - and raising a child with a husband also working full time was causing a lot of stress on my life and my marriage, but it also wasn't allowing us to raise our child the way that we had hoped. The transition from paid worker to unpaid servant was difficult. And, it's still something that I cope with each day. However, I've found ways to redefine myself not just as a mom, but as a professional with some serious clout! I became a volunteer. Volunteers aren't typically thought of as being professional nor building career reputations. This image is definitely wrong...when you've got the right organization training you. Several years ago, I made the decision to join the Junior League. While I originally did this to make friends, this decision has grown into a commitment and a personal developme
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