I Must Be Crazy

SO, I quit my job about a year ago to stay home with the kids-BEST decision ever. Now, the person that took over for me is already leaving. They have asked me to fill in on just one part of my old job (about 4 hrs. a week) until they find someone new and I said yes that I would help at least through August. I know they need the help, and I don't mind the money, but I still think I MUST BE CRAZY! At least I can come in Sunday evenings when no one else is there (no office politics), hubby can watch the kids, and I can always say no more after August. We will see. I am just WAITING for them to ask me to train the new person when they hire. Oh good grief. Help-I am getting sucked in!!! Smile

May be this will be a good outlet for you if just remains a few hours.
I have been home with the kids for 12years and through those years
it has always been nice to have a little something like that just for me
to get away & feel normal.

I think the hard part is saying no if they try to add more hours or more
responsibilities. eeekkkk good luck Sweetie !!!!

they must be realizing how much they miss you!

it's cool they let you go when no one is around. don't get suckered into more, LOL!

gooood luck!

Definitely the hard part is saying no to extras. If they can stick to your terms it sounds awesome. Just remember you are really doing them a favor so dont feel guilty to hear that they are swamped or something.

Sounds like a perfect match, enjoy!

The extra money will be nice I am sure and it really sounds like you can pretty much call the shots. I don't think your crazy at all......

Actually sounds kind of nice.....you can go in when no one else is there, the hours are not too much and the little extra $$$ will give you some mad money......have you seen the new stuff coming in??? Wink

Yep, sometimes it's just too hard to say no! They must have really appreciated your work, which says only good things aboutcha! Wink

Thanks for listening. I am sure I will be back for more encouragement when they start asking me to work more hours!!!!!! Smile

Hopefully, they will find someone quickly, and we can keep it at me just filling in for a few weeks-which is fine.

*ANDREA*AMU* wrote:: Yep, sometimes it's just too hard to say no! They must have really appreciated your work, which says only good things aboutcha!

thanks.

Sheri Twing wrote:: Actually sounds kind of nice.....you can go in when no one else is there, the hours are not too much and the little extra $$$ will give you some mad money......have you seen the new stuff coming in???

trust me-I have that money spent 5 different ways! Smile

rebeccak wrote:: Definitely the hard part is saying no to extras. If they can stick to your terms it sounds awesome. Just remember you are really doing them a favor so dont feel guilty to hear that they are swamped or something.

thanks-needed to hear that!!!

I agree with Rebecca - you are doing THEM a favor. And I think this speaks highly of your character to be stepping in like that. And even though it does sound like a nice agreement, you quit working for them for a reason. don't let them guilt you into working more than you are comfortable doing.

You truly don't owe them anything but to be helping them out this way is truly awesome and I would hope they would respect you enough to not take advantage of your kindness. Good luck!