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BrattyMeg · #1 10-10-2008, 03:27 PM

My company is downsizing a bit in my dept (I work in investment banking..nobody is investing right now lol)..I haven't gone back to work but for about 6 weeks since Teaghan was born..been on a leave of absence and pretty sure I didn't want to return. Anyways, they offered a package of sorts (basically a portion of my salary, my vacation and sick days paid to me, and insurance for 90 days) if we wanted to voluntarily leave or chance not being laid off. I think I made out well..lol since I had been toying with quitting anyways. I just feel like with 2 little ones at home..I'm just enjoying it way too much to spend my days in the office. My DH thankfully is supportive and makes decent $$$...we just won't be able to save as much as we used to (or spend haha) but that's ok..in the long run it's more than worth it

scarletsierra · #2 10-10-2008, 03:28 PM

I'm so happy to hear you're focusing on the silver lining! Sounds like it is the best fit for you right now anyway! Yay for being about to "officially" stay home with the kiddos!!

KristinCB · #3 10-10-2008, 03:28 PM

congratulations miss SAHM!!! bestest job in the world

Mama-to-Elle · #4 10-10-2008, 03:29 PM

YAYYYY ( I think..) LOL!!

Im so glad you got a good package out of it!!
Staying home ISS so worth it!!

Paula Duncan · #5 10-10-2008, 03:31 PM

I'm so happy for you!! I loved being home with my dd when she was little!! She's 14 now and not as exciting....LOL!!

kscwgirl · #6 10-10-2008, 03:31 PM

Oh awesome, glad you got the good package out of what you wanted to do anyway!! Bonus!!! Yay!!!!

Laura_A · #7 10-10-2008, 03:32 PM

I'm so glad it worked out like that for you! Now, you don't have to make the official decision... and you got paid. lol

Nikki Epperson · #8 10-10-2008, 03:32 PM

Yay for the package and getting to be an official SAHM!

rach3975 · #9 10-10-2008, 03:45 PM

That's great that it worked out so well for you! Congrats on the official new status.

**Holly** · #10 10-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Woot! Congrats!

~Julie~ · #11 10-10-2008, 03:48 PM

You got an awesome deal out of it. Congrats on being a SAHM

Kat Stokes · #12 10-10-2008, 03:55 PM

What a great deal!!! I wish I was in your shoes...

LibbysMommy · #13 10-10-2008, 03:56 PM

Congrats, Meghan!! That is awesome news that you get to be a SAH mommy now!!

Tracie Stroud · #14 10-10-2008, 03:56 PM

Yay! I'm so glad that worked out for you!

lovely1m · #15 10-10-2008, 04:00 PM

I am glad to hear you found a great way of staying home. Congrats!

Sarah8914 · #16 10-10-2008, 04:02 PM

yay! sounds like a good deal to me!

Brooke W · #17 10-10-2008, 04:06 PM

At least they gave you a decent out, Meg. You still have a job, just one that pays in hugs and kisses,lol.

alansrock · #18 10-10-2008, 04:08 PM

Sorry about your job loss but it sounds like it's what you you wanted in the long run so you can't be that...SO CONGRATS?? And what do you need spending money for you get everything here for free

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scrapmonkey · #19 10-10-2008, 04:14 PM

Glad you are getting what you wanted (ability to stay at home) and get a little money out of it too. Wish I could do something like that, but I'm the breadwinner in my house so my job loss means I have to pound the pavement looking for a job...

crystalbird · #20 10-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Sounds like a good deal - especially if you were already thinking about quitting... sometimes it's nice to have a little help in making those decisions. Glad it worked out for you!

Becca Bonneville · #21 10-10-2008, 04:35 PM

I am so glad that it all worked out for ya Meg! That is awesome when things happen like that!! Congrats on the new gig!! You are now an official SAHM!!

meems · #22 10-10-2008, 04:51 PM

sounds like a sweet deal

mcardall · #23 10-10-2008, 04:58 PM

That's awesome that it worked out well for you!

Jennifer · #24 10-10-2008, 04:58 PM

Glad everything came together and worked out so well!

newfiemountiewife · #25 10-10-2008, 05:15 PM

I think it's cool you got a package, which was a bonus if you were toying with leaving anyway. I hope everything works out how you want it to!

breakingbrie · #26 10-10-2008, 05:32 PM

That's awesome you got a package deal out of it, especially if you were thinking of not going back anyway!!!

Stacey42 · #27 10-10-2008, 05:36 PM

Yay for the package!

Megan Turnidge · #28 10-10-2008, 05:39 PM

I was worried when I read your thread title... but I am so relieved and happy for you now! YAY! That is a good deal!

ColleenSwerb · #29 10-10-2008, 05:46 PM

That's awesome girl! You got to leave AND get a package out of it! WOOT!

lizzyfizzy · #30 10-10-2008, 05:48 PM

well that sounds like it worked out well! what a blessing to be home with your little ones!

juliemarie · #31 10-10-2008, 06:28 PM

Congrats!!

krystalhartley · #32 10-10-2008, 06:29 PM

I think we need a SAHM kit! Grats, girl!!

Sue Setiadji · #33 10-10-2008, 06:48 PM

The only way to go Meghan! Congrats on the "new job"!! So glad your DD is supportive - the kids will love it too Im sure!

EveRecinella · #34 10-11-2008, 05:16 AM

Welcome to the SAHM club!!

supertwinkle · #35 10-11-2008, 11:02 AM

I'm happy for you Meg, esp that you got a package to leave. I'm not leaving my job until they offer a package, LOL! Anyways, the stock market will come back in a few years and then you'll be ready to go back. So perfect timing I say!