I arrived early to spend a few minutes clearing my passwords from my laptop and bidding my farewells, but since I had no place to go, I sat in the lobby and reflected on the last time I sat on that same lobby bench, four and a half years ago, waiting to meet the hiring manager who would shortly thereafter become my manager there for two and a half years before he left and I came to fill his role. (I was much more relaxed sitting on this bench this time around.)
I am so grateful for all the experiences I've had in my career. I have been able to work from home full-time since Ava was born (more about this here) and be there with her as she developed into this joyful, determined little person. I think about how much harder things would have been had I been putting in the overtime hours sometimes required in this job in an office (not to mention the daily commute hours). I have basically had the experience of a stay-at-home mom for the last few months while still bringing in income. (Basically what even this woman would consider "having it all.")
I could not have planned the transition into my new role at such an exciting company better if I tried. I'm actually excited to get back out there into the work world. I couldn't say that when it was time to go back to work when Ava was only a few months old. But I have been blessed with so much support. I couldn't have done it at all without my mom and mother-in-law watching Ava so I could focus on the job and I know she'll be in the best hands.
So here I go...
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