A New Job for Jill

The title of this post reminds me of a kids book. One you would check out if your child were getting a new job, like a new sibling, you'd read it to them so they could know what to expect. Maybe adults need those books too, I wouldn't mind a book to read about what it's going to be like to be a working mom after staying home for 4 1/2 years with my boys.

In a nutshell, I'm working for Jake's Fireworks here in Pittsburg. I will be helping on the retail side (not just working in a tent selling fireworks, although I will be doing that some in Dec. I hear). I'm in charge of getting all the logistics of a site coordinated, for example, business license, tent setup, electricity, credit card machines, operators. Everything that you would need to get a fireworks tent running for a couple of weeks in June/July and then in December in Louisiana. That is one of the tough parts of the job, I'll be in Louisiana in December from the 15th to the 24th (they fly me back for Xmas and maybe 1 or 2 days) and then back to LA until January 3rd. Evidently fireworks are big in LA during the Xmas season...who knew? I like that the company is fairly small but not too small. It's still a family owned business and they seem to treat their employees really well. They offer great flexibility to go see Zach or Dylan in a little play or a party at school type thing. And they have a casual dress code...like jeans and t-shirts...you know that's right up my alley. Money saver too. I don't have to relook at my work clothes to decide what I need to buy!

I am a little sad about going to work. I've explained to a couple people that it's like what most mom's go through at 6 or 12 weeks, I am going through at 4 1/2 years. I know Zach will be just fine and Dylan is loving his daycare already. I just have a hard time knowing that I just won't have as much time with them. I know that I'll just have to make the days that I am with them more valuable. Not to mention, getting things done around the house when I'm working all day. It will be a challenge, but a lot of women do it, so I can too!
Wish me luck!