I'm Going back to Work!

I got a job, like a real grown up job. It's kind of an overwhelming and anxiety producing change in life- but I feel good about it. At least at the moment. I start on Monday so I guess the real test will be how I feel after I know what it will actually be life. I am working at my old High School as their alumni coordinator.  It's part time and it has a finite length of the school year- my last day is May 31. I'm relieved by the existence of an end date- it lets me really explore how feasible it is for me to work at this point- and it lets me explore if this is the sort of job I would like to do.
It's a game changer for me- I haven't worked outside of the house apart from an off babysitting job for about 8 years. I have never had a responsibility that so much competes with my responsibilities as a parent. When you volunteer for things- your family is the clear winner in the competition of how time should be used. But when you are getting a paycheck the choice isn't as clear.
Since this opportunity came up out of the blue and I have other things that I am currently responsible for that I have to figure out how to get done. I am a co-room parent for Kenzie's class. I am the room parent in Audrey's class and I am in charge of parent communication in Ryan's class. I am also on the board of directors at my older two kids school. I am busy most of the time and I have just committed to 20 more hours a week. It will be an adjustment- but the schedule is flexible so I am confident I can work it out. I just hope that my sanity is not sacrificed for it.

There will be updates on this subject I am sure- well not sure because who knows if I will have the time but there will certainly be things to say!