Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Contemplation of Part-time vs Full-time

I've been contemplating on the thought of working on a part-time basis since I started work after maternity leave... The thought of being able to spend more time with my precious gal has been hovering in my mind for long - dis' my heart's desire. It has not been easy to think about switching from full-time to part-time, as part-time jobs are so limited - and as I plan to go into the workforce again when my gal is older, say when she enters Primary 1, I might still explore into the possibility of working full-time. My concern is just that I might miss out on the years of experience that I could have had, if I were to work full-time from now until when Karis is 7 years old.

Time really flies! Karis will be coming to 6 months old in two days' time! I really hope that I could be a part of her life during her first two years. I was talking to an MSc learner undertaking her course in my company - she had worked as a VP in a bank and has a 2 years old boy. She has decided to make it all quits in her high-flier position as the time spent in work has been way too much despite her switch from full-time to part-time. My conversation with her brought reinforcement to my contemplating thoughts. To a certain extent, it has brought more courage to me to go into the "untrekked" path of taking a part-time job for the first time in my life :)

As He is the same yesterday,today and forever, and as He has always been faithful to me in the past, I know that He will be faithful to me again once more. I know and believe that I am crowned with His mercies and lovingkindness, because I have tasted that before. He will continue to guide me according to his ways and when there is no way, He will provide a way out. And His way(s) is always perfect - better than what I can ever think of !

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