Starting work next week. Am a mixed bag of emotions. How to deal with it?

Question

I am happy that I got a new job. I will be working after a year, so I am nervous about my corporate image...I am also worried how will my baby grow when I am away for 7-8 hrs a day. I was 3 months when my mom resumed work as a teacher, and I turned out all right. I know there are millions of working moms out there. How to cope with the guilt or my separation anxiety? I am also worried about what my in laws will teach him all day long. They watch TV a lot and never read to him or talk to him the way I do. So, how to ensure he is in good hands?

Answer

You will get into a routine after a few weeks and then it will get easier. I would suggest speaking to your in laws to let them know what kind of activities you do with him and what is good for his development. If you don’t feel comfortable with them, look into other childcare arrangements. 
From personal experience, we left my first son with an older relative and I felt she exposed him to too much tv and not enough developmental play. Looking back, I regret not looking into other options.

Answer

Congratulations on the new job! I hope everything goes well. I’m also in need of advice on this topic.

Starting work next week. Am a mixed bag of emotions. How to deal with it?

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