It’s Back To Work I Go
After much discussion and deliberation, I’ve decided to go back to work full-time beginning June 1st.
Now before you start sending your sympathies, you should probably know that full-time is considered anything above 75 hours a month. That may not seem like a lot but coming from someone who’s been working 35 hours a month for the last 7 years, this is a big adjustment for me.
Luckily, this won’t affect the girls too much. Girlie Girl is in school all day and Baby Bug would need go to Grandma’s for a few hours every Thursday. Other than that, DH and I can still work opposite schedules so that someone will always be here to help with homework or to take them to various activities. In addition, I could always drop trips on a monthly basis to accommodate any other needs that may arise. That’s one great thing about our job – it’s flexible.
So why the change? We’ve finally decided that moving to a better school district would be in the best interest for our family. To do so, I would need to show a more steady flow of income if we are to have any hope of qualifying for a home loan. Once this is completed, I’ll probably go back to part-time status again.
I don’t know how this will affect my blogging or online boutique, but I’m pretty sure it will be business & fun as usual. At the very least, it should provide me with more entertaining passenger stories!
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About the author: Owner and founder of An Island Life. Sharing my life as a mother to 3 wonderful daughters, working as a flight attendant, and living a blessed life in Hawaii. |
Good luck! SOunds like great hours.
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I hear that housing is wicked expensive in Hawaii. Don’t you have to show a few years of the new salary to qualify?
Hope it works out smoothly!
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best of luck! it’s for a good cause!
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Grandma’s are heaven sent! I couldn’t work full time without my mother having to take care of my daughter after school!
Goodluck to you and hoping to read many more interesting stories. As for blogging, I guess if you have your laptop with you then anything is possible. Right?
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Sounds like its going to be an easy adjustment! That is wonderful you and your husband can word oppsosite schedules for the kids. It should only take a few months of showing the new income if you have already been working and before you know it you will be in a new home! Good luck with everything!
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Good luck with everyone! Sounds like you’ve got it all figured out
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Hmmm…either way, it’s going to be an adjustment. I haven’t worked in a corporate job since 1996, and now that I’m technically “disabled,” I’m not sure I ever will again. Still, I know you enjoy your trips as mini-vacations, but it will be different.
I can understand the reasons why; that’s the same reason my husband works his tail off, so that we can stay in this school’s boundaries.
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Good for you guys Kailani, go for it!
Dee
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You know what, Kailani! If ANYONE can work full-time hours and still find time for family, giveaways and blogging, it’ll be you.
I know what you mean about the extra money issue. My husband is really wanting to retire in 10 years and I really want to help him reach that goal. So I’ve been seriously considering getting a part-time job at a bookstore so we can save money faster.
And I really admire how you and DH work together to ensure the kids are always with one or the other of you. I worked nights for seven years to avoid leaving the kids with daycare, so I KNOW the type of sacrifices you guys are making. Bravo.
Well wishes from Missouri!
I agree with Karen above! I think you’ll have no problems. You are a super woman in my book Kailani! Sorry I haven’t been visiting your blog lately….I am trying to start making the rounds again. I’ve just had to concentrate on other things lately. I’ve missed you
I’m sure everything will work out with going back to work more hours.
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I’m sure you are right, and that it will seem like a lot. But, I know you’ll jump right back in the swing of things!
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The hours and flexibility truly are one of the great things about working for the airlines. I hope however that you will soon be able to go back to part time. Are you based in Hawaii? Are yu considered international?
Good luck Kailani.
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I will be praying that the transitions go smoothly and you are able to find a great home where you need it. Good luck!!
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Extra money is always a good thing. I’m sure you’ll swing things just about right. Good luck on a new home! It’s so exciting!
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I heard on the news today that another airlines decided to give up. So I think it’s great that your employer is doing well and you can take on the extra hours.
I hope it all works out for you.
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Good luck! I hope it works out great for you and your family.
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I can understand the feeling of wanting a better school for the girls. My SIL just moved, and now my husband and I are thinking in the near future, but it’ll definetly be when I’m able to go back to work either part time or full time, still is debateable.
I know everything will work out for the best for you and your family! Just think, all the more fun and interesting stories for you to tell us about!
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And we LOVE those passenger stories!!
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We came to the same decision last year – for the same reason! We wanted to move to a location with the school system that was right for our kids. So back to work I went. Best wishes to you!
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Best of luck to you!
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Here’s hoping for a speedy stint and bright rainbows ahead!
Hugs,
Holly
Good luck with the move!
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Just one thing… you better not desert us in blogging land here hehe.
Seriously though, sounds like everything has fell right in place and you all are doing the right thing.
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Sounds like the perfect set up you all have there! Best of luck!
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If you have to go back to full-time hours, it sounds like a great way to do it. Good luck!
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good luck! and i hope your desire to move to a new place works out.
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There are times when I wish I worked out of the home. I think it would almost be a “break” of sorts! Isn’t that weird? I hope you are able to get into a home!
If I remember correctly, full-time for flights to/from Hawaii is something like a couple days a week, so it seems like it shouldn’t be too hard to adjust (for you anyway). It might be a little harder for the family back home, having you gone a few more nights each month. But it sounds like you have things planned out well. Good luck!
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Good luck!!
I know you will be able to handle it! You are a great multi-tasker!
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Best wishes! I hope you are happy and that you meet your goals!
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