Working Mum 3 Months Reflection

Working mum 3 months reflection. Hey everyone, I hope you are well. It’s been three months since I started a new journey as a working mum. I thought it was time to do another reflection on how I am getting on. First of all, I can not believe it’s been three months already! Like I can say, I am a working single mum. It feels so surreal to say that I am working.

There have been some challenges, not going to lie, but I always try to sort things out and move on and focus on the positive sides of things.

Working Mum 3 Months Reflection

Is What I Do Worth While?

Yes, it is. It’s good that I am working and not just sitting at home and watch my life pass me by. However, it does get hushed in the office, and I get very bored. I need to find some creative ways to keep myself accompanied in the office when I am bored.

Do I Enjoy My Job?

Yes, I do. I enjoy being in an office environment, and I love that it is not a challenging/demanding position. And I can go home with peace of mind.

Am I Learning?

Yes, I am. I have seen some personal developments in my confidence to speak out. Although I am qualified for the job, I find myself exploring to develop the skills I already have. I think confidence is the key, and speaking to the public, whether on the telephone or face to face, is something I am not entirely confident with due to my disability.

Does This Job Lead To Somewhere I Want To Go?

Yes, it does. I want to run my own company in the future, so being around Solicitors and watching how they do their things makes me feel empowered. I am watching ‘How To Get Away With Murder on NetFlix because of the job. We have a criminal lawyer who sometimes does some administrative work, and it’s interesting to see how things go down.

Am I Well Paid?

For the responsibilities I have, yes, I am well paid. My first pay in September was low, only because I just started a few weeks before, and I spent some of the money on a 3nights trip to Edinburgh. However, in October, I had the total pay. I was so happy with it, and I managed to secure an apartment with it.

Do I Get On With My Colleagues?

I work with mature people, so I hardly have anything to communicate with them. I am the youngest, and it’s a small team. Even though I try to say something funny, I feel they never have the time to socialise. I think everyone wants to get things done and go home. This is what I like. However, it will be nice to feel excited about going to work. Other than that, we all get on well at work. But if you’re asking me if I see myself having a night out or lunch with any colleagues, I would be uncomfortable.

Am I Empowered To Be Creative And Do Things My Way?

Yes and no. The company have strict rules and ways of how they operate. However, I am disabled, and I learn differently, so the company allows me to do things that may make things easier. For example, I created a telephone sheet template, where I use it to take down names, messages and telephone number. The telephone number is essential and the most tricky part because I need 11 numbers, and sometimes either the client or I forget the number of missed out one number. With the telephone sheet, it is easier to spot it out.

Is My Work/Life Balance Acceptable?

Yes, it does. As a single mum, spending time with my daughter is significant to me, so working three days a week has been excellent. I can take my daughter to school at 7:30 am to a breakfast club based in the school. She has her breakfast and takes part in activities, and then go to her class at 9 am when school starts. After school, Sasha’ll take her to the Afterschool Club. Again, she’ll have some snacks and play with her friends until I pick her after work at 6 pm. It’s a long day for a child, but she enjoys the clubs.

Do I Feel Supported?

Yes, I do. The company have been supporting me by providing help when needed. My hearing difficulty has been an issue since I started, but I am so grateful that the company is helping me to get the right equipment sorted. I also have support from a non-profit organisation that calls in to check how I am getting on. It is nice to have someone who cares enough to ask you how you are getting on.

I hope you enjoyed that.

Talk soon.