Before working at MBCI I never really had a full time job. When I was in high school I only had one part time job and after graduation I traveled and went to University, so my jobs were always part time. And I have worked many a job...Sobeys, Moxies, Smart Set, Grace Cafe, Applebees, Summer camps, teaching at Kildonan East, Transcona Collegiate, Byron Bay High School, Mary Ryan's cafe, the city of Winnipeg...and the list goes on. However, all of those jobs were temporary...and part time. I realize now how much freedom I had, especially as a substitute teacher. If I ever had something else to do, I could just say "no"! "No, I feel like staying in bed today, thanks", "No I'm meeting a friend for coffee", "No I have things to do around the house", or just plain "No". That was the life.
However I now find myself in a position where I get up at the same time every morning and work like a crazy person all day long, come home and make dinner, walk the dog and clean the house. And I'm just like everyone else. This is what people do! Wow. No wonder my mom likes to relax at home in the evenings after a day of full time work! How did she ever manage to cook us hot meals every night? How do moms do it? I'm pretty much done by the time I get home and I don't even have kids! Wow.
So maybe full time isn't for everyone. Maybe there's another way to do life that allows more time for reflection, relaxation and relationship. Maybe we could do without a few things for the sake of health and sanity. Maybe.
