As of July 31, 2017, I am an unemployed working mom.

Although, can I really still be a working mom if I’m unemployed?

Y’all, I don’t know.  This is new for me.  And it’s uncomfortable, and a little scary.  And to be honest, I don’t like the word ‘unemployed’ – it feels like the word ‘fail’ is buried in there somewhere.

At the same time though, this seems like a great opportunity.  An opportunity to do what exactly?  TBD.  But deep down I always knew that I didn’t want to spend my life tied to a computer for 9 hours a day, not making a difference in the world.

My official last day was July 31st, which was last Monday.  Once I knew for sure that that would be my last day, I booked a vacation for hubby and I starting on August 1st – what better way to start unemployment, amirite?  So I spent 5 days in Palm Springs, licking my wounds.  (and dying a hot desert heat – seriously, Palm Springs in August??? WTF was I thinking.)  Yesterday (another Monday) was surprisingly busy catching up on kids & life after vacation, and I didn’t even notice that I didn’t have a job.

And that brings us to today, Tuesday August 8th, which feels like my first ACTUAL day of unemployment.  I took the kids to school (daycare), came home & made coffee….. and then…. I don’t know what to do with myself.

Here are some things on my list this week:

1. Reach out to the outplacement service that is part of my severance package
2. Make deodorant (haven’t done this before, but what the hell, I have time now)
3. Do some marketing for my Amazon business
4. Order shoes for the 4 yr old

I honestly don’t know at this point if I want to get another job – either part-time or full-time – or if I’m going to work towards self-employment.  I do intend to share the journey though, so stay tuned!