Wow, thank you for posting this. I've been reflecting a bit too after the previous thread. I was terrified of returning to work, and even moreso when it turned out to be a full time position. I thought I'd crumble under the added pressure. But no, quite the opposite. I actually like my job. I like getting out of the house. And I have far more patience and appreciate the little things a LOT more.

Working full time is a lot easier than I predicted. I miss my son terribly, but I HAVE to be here to fix our financial issues. So I might as well enjoy the positive aspects of it! Cause I sure don't have a choice, lol.

I feel that for me (and I can only speak in my own experience here) that working FT has enhanced my parenting skills.