Any regrets going back to work with 8 month old baby?

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I know not everyone has a choice so regret might not apply but I’m so torn and almost wish I didn’t have an option. I’ve been flip-flopping ever since my baby turned 3 months about going back to work. Financially it’s the smart choice. Unfortunately part-time makes no sense for me. It has to be full-time. I know it’ll be better for me in terms of feeling good about what I do (I SUCK at stay at home momming) although I’m a teacher and I’m afraid I won’t have enough in me to give my baby at the end of the day. I guess it’s knowing that my baby is with strangers and who knows what they’ll be like with my sweet little boy 😭. I just want him to be happy and loved every day.

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I went back to teaching when my son was 7 months. It was tough, but also really great. I love being back in the classroom and I use my time during the day so much better because I don’t want to take work home if I can at all avoid it. I used to be at school until 5, go home, and do more school work for 2-3 hours. Now I leave at 3:45 and rarely bring work home. I’ve adjusted how I reach and how I look at the day. It’s been tough at times but also really great.

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I was forced to go back when my son was 10 weeks and I hated it. I found a work from home job when he was a little over a year, and it’s the next best thing for me .. I’ve always wanted to be a stay at home mom.

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What about working from home with VIPkid? Since you're a teacher I think you'd have a good chance at getting the job. I see ads for it on indeed all the time.

Any regrets going back to work with 8 month old baby?

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