Comments on: Thoughts on Re-entering the Corporate Workplace

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 06:03:00 +0000

I am sending good luck wishes your way. When my kids were younger I loved to go to work to have the chance to speak to real grown ups instead of baby talk all day.

By: EricaMueller

EricaMueller — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:27:29 +0000

Oh, Lil Man and Grandma are already enjoying themselves and so am I!! The lab is a quiet place, I have my own 'space' out front so I'm not really bothered by anyone. But, I know they are there, I can catch segments of conversations, and best of all, I can actually work for 4 hours without having someone interrupt me every 2 minutes to put a ladder back on a firetruck or get him a drink. I feel so accomplished when I leave… wow, I actually got something done for a change!! haha

By: EricaMueller

EricaMueller — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:22 +0000

After working for oneself and setting your own hours, going back is hard. If this wasn't a family business with major flexibility I would feel tied down for sure. I have no desire to go back to the 8-5 (or more!) on a daily basis. I just couldn't take it!! You're so right…. having your freedom is worth more than $1500/day!!

By: EricaMueller

EricaMueller — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:27:29 +0000

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By: Andrew @ WeBuildYourBlog.com

Andrew @ WeBuildYourBlog.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:15 +0000

Erica,

I worked in the corporate world for 30 years but started my 'get-out' plan via Internet Marketing 3 years ago. Nine months ago I left the corporate world and now work full-time from home and I love every minute.

I do miss the social side and the team spirit but...not having to work for someone else is simply brilliant. Not having to get up at 4am to get to some other part of the country is nice!

I now work when I want to and it takes me 15 seconds to get to work!

Only last week, an ex-work colleague (and friend) asked me if I was interested in a short-term contract. $1500 a day for 3 months. $1500 a day! I thought 'yeah, why not. I could put my on-line business on hold for that sort of money'.

That morning I put on my suit and tie instead of jeans and t-shirt. I drove to the corporate office and had the interview. I HATED EVERY MINUTE! I was offered the role but I turned it down. I knew I would really hate it and working from home is worth more than $1500 a day. I wish it could have been a day or 2 a week - I could cope with that but not full-time.

Keep us posted on your new journey.

Andrew

By: Patty Reiser

Patty Reiser — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:32:07 +0000

Erica I can sympathize with your need for intelligent adult face to face communication. I have been home for almost 6 years. I do not miss having someone telling me what to do or earning a profit for someone else. The only thing I miss are the friendships. I hope you enjoy your 8 hours a week in the adult world. And I know your son will love being spoiled by Grandma too!

By: adavant

adavant — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:39:32 +0000

Erica, I have never worked a “corporate” job. The only real job I've ever held outside the home was in youth /children's ministry so I was still around kids a ton. So, I'm not sure what it'd be like to work the type job you just described. Totally not sure on this one.

By: EricaMueller

EricaMueller — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:55:22 +0000

Brittany,

I completely agree. If I wasn't going to be working for family, I wouldn't consider working outside the home at this point. (unless we would lose our home or something) I don't think I could leave my child with anyone but family just so I could work…

I'm very grateful to have this opportunity to trade out a bit with my mother in-law. She is keeping the lil guy and I'm doing some bookwork.