Job. Quit. Job.

Last week was pretty challenging for me. I almost quit. My job, that is.

It has been an ongoing battle for me. I have a very moody boss, who, if I choose to understand, is the way he is because of his responsibilities. It should not be the case, but that's the way it is. It was a fight or flight.

There was one instance where he was giving me feedback and using such harsh words. No, he didn't use curse words but he might as well have. I was working very hard. Even after hours (which I realize now that I shouldn't be doing - another post on work ethics and personal space). But after I heard his feedback, it was like all my work went down the drain. I was frustrated, disappointed and disheartened. Then finally I decided. I messaged my boss and told him that I'd quit. Thanking him for the opportunity yada yada yada. All these, while crying.

First he said okay, then probably changed his mind and said that he still encourages me to stay. In a way, he apologized. And gave me time to think.

I thought about it and weighed my options. I had other available work waiting for me, but you see, its very hard for me to "move on" when I've finally made my way through a job. So after all the debate with myself, I chose to stay. I'm still hoping that this is the better choice.

Praying, by the way, is a constant during these times. This is my ultimate shield. Against everything else, including myself. Thank You God!

Should I or should I not?

This has long been a question for myself. Ever since the hubby went abroad to work, life has been easy and there is no "real" need. I think I just worry too much.

My reasons for wanting to go back to work (online):

1. Extra moolah for occasional retail therapy. Yes, guilty!

2. Savings!

3. Emergency cash.

4. I feel my skills are wasted if I don't work.

Now, the reasons why I feel I shouldn't:

1. Less time with the kids

2. Migraine might return

3. I'll be really cranky (again)

4. Less time for soul

If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

Starting Small

I have been a Virtual Assistant for the last 6 years, but took a "leave-of-absence" the past year. I gave birth to my little girl and the hubby asked me to lie-low for a while. As a doting wife and mother, I obliged. No questions asked.

Now that my little girl is getting older and Bigger! I have decided I would like to go back to work again. Freelance this time. I'm starting small by coaching, consulting and some writing. 4 hours a day is probably not bad for this mom.

Lookit my new "flyer"/marketing stuff for The VA Coach :

Sounds good? Spread the love.. please! :)

Back in the game?

How do I go back in being a work-at-h0me-mom? It has been months (ok, a year maybe) since I haven't been doing some real work online. Hubby and mother-in-law asked me not to. But this time, since things are going downhill (well, not exactly.. i just can't seem to think of a better word) financially, I think I need to revive an old money-making business.

How do I do that? It's not like I have all the time in the world. I have learned to be too domesticated the last couple of months, that I have my hands full already. So yes, please tell me how do I do it?

I know I'm good at certain "virtual assistance" stuff but I'm humble enough to say not all of them.

I will start small. Small steps again. Then I'll tell you about it.

While waiting, you can visit my other sites :)

http://virtualassistant.i.ph

http://beautyreview.i.ph

http://radiantbrown.wordpress.com

http://manilaassistant.webs.com (my business website)