I was on Paid time leave the month of January. It was a great experience spending time with my wife and daughter. Did my wife and I get on each other’s nerves? Sure, but that was expected. I was the chauffeur for my wife and daughter for day trips since my wife doesn’t drive and is stuck in the house all day. I got to see my daughter grow and develop in that month, and that was invaluable.
I also got certified as a notary signing agent. I’m going to push myself to get into that work and leave what I am doing now. I want a job that interests me, has flexibility in scheduling, and I have more control. So far I am certified, bought supplies, for my insurance but waiting for the formal paperwork, and I am now working on networking and learning how to get work. I also am putting together business cards and will set up a small page on my site to advertise. It’s got my juices flowing. I hope to start getting forward momentum going sooner rather than later.