It really is very interesting to learn what we are all about, besides all of us having suffered HG.
My story: I double majored in college in Social Sciences and Elementary Education. When I graduated it was tough to find teaching work, but I got a job teaching Pre k (3 to 5 year olds). Although I loved it, I was really hoping to teach Kindergarten or 1st grade. So, at the end of the school year, I quit and the following fall I started subbing in varoius disticts. Well, the beginning of the school year was pretty slow (it doesnt start until Sept here) and I was a newlywed... hence we needed some $..lol, so I took a job temping where my SIL worked, a major merchandising and marketing company. It was supposed to last 1 to 2 weeks... well, 4 years later I was still there... and had moved up greatly in the company! When I got prego with Madison, my offical title was Project Manager. I was one of the senior ones in our group., I basically had a large client contact and set up and directed our Reps on to how to complete the specific merchandising assignment. And, I handled all of the varoius issues and problems assocaited with that. It was a really fun job, although, I worked ALOT... lol at least 50 to 55 hours a week. At least the pay was decent.
Well, I lost that job due to HG and it was pretty devastating to me. I was so angry at the companay and HG put a lot into perspective to me that I declined my position that was offered to me 3 months post partum. I honestly dont regret it in the least right now! When Madison was 1 year old, I got a job working part time as an ER clerk. The hours were great (3 pm to 11 pm... and I worked 2 shifts per week). This job more fit my life than my long term intrests. I just quit recently due to HG again.
I plan on hoping to try to find a job when this next baby is 1 year old too. And, I have seroiusly considered going back to teaching when these babies of mine are a bit older. (Even though I loved my marketing job, I always missed teaching.... what can I say, I love kids). But, time will only tell.
So, for how, I will just go back to enjoying being a SAHM, well that is at least when the HG lets up a bit.
I always say that one day I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up.... lol, Im only 30
Robin