Well, I've done it

I just called work today asking what the process is for going back to work.

Now, I'm in the lowest bracket (Bracket 1 - which is only 20-42hrs per fortnight) and although I have to be avaliable at all times, I've got plenty of people that I can call upon to swap shifts with.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to going back and I guess the reason I am looking forward to it is a bit of normality in my life (My grandfather, when I was younger, used to really put to us how important it was to work and I've just grown up with the whole 'You have to work to survive' attitude) and also that when I get home from a hard day at work, it'll be a huge reward to see my DS smiling face (or sleeping face, dependant on which shift I'll be working) when I get home.
That, plus, I know that he'll be looked after (either by DH or my ILs - again depending on what shift) so well while I'm at work that I don't need to fret.

All I need to do is call them up and let them know with 1 weeks notice when I intend on coming back so I can be put on the roster.
Also, some of the ladies in the chat will know this, I put in for an Higher Duties Attendant role - Basically, a supervisor role, while will only be one day a fortnight, and the person who I rung to ask about that stuff said she was really happy to see that I applied for it. I said to her 'I know I've been away for a while, but I didn't see the harm in applying for it' to which she replied 'It's nothing for you - you pick up the games so quickly and you have a great repore` with the patrons that I'm just glad you applied'

So, that's it - My only problem is, I really don't know when to go back. We need the money - badly - and I have to give only a weeks telephone notice (so the earliest I will go back is the end of March) but I was hoping to go back by the first week of April - Anyone think that should give me enough time to find things for work (shoes - seeing the other ones won't fit anymore) and all my work stuff?

first of all well done, i guess its a big step going back into the work force i cant really say as i work from home but it sounds scary!
As for do i think theres enough time to find everything for work before you go back, yes i do! Even on a tight budget (i dont know what your uniform is so ill use examples!) my sister started a job that required her to seek and pay for her own uniform so she went op shopping and got a brand new still with tags white shirt for $3 and black pants for $4 also got shoes from spendless shoes all as a put her on until she can afford to get new, nice stuff but honestly what she has looks great all up she spent $50 on uniform including shoes, socks, 2 shirts, 2 pants and hair ties so aslong as you dont mind wearing something from the op shop for a few weeks then you can possibly depending on what it is you need get your uniform very cheaply

That's pretty good!

Our uniforms are supplied, with exception of the belt and shoes, and shoes are all I need to buy, but because I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day I need to get comfy shoes. The ones I had before I was pg will be too small now :(
Thanks Mrs S - I wanted to be a WAHM, but there's just nothing I'm good at :(

Great work LizJessie! It certainly sounds like good things could be one the way with the Supervisory role! Its lovely your IL's are close by and have a good relationship with Master W.

Well done hun x Oh and just for the record you are very good things, your suncatchers, your blog and you seem to be raising one wonderful little man there :hug:

Thanks Lily Dust :)

:clap: for you Liz...

Wishing you the best of luck with the supervisory position, and finding comfy shoes ;)

Yay Liz! That's awesome hun. Sorry, nothing useful, just wanted to say that :hug: