I've decided to call this segment of my blog, the good, the bad and the dragon lady because not everything in makeup is a glamour fueled party, it's a lot of hard work, long days, sleepless nights and living pay cheque to pay cheque. It is labour Intensive, but it is a labour of love.
This post in particular is something near and dear to my heart and it begs the question, how does one successfully balance their career with their family. As so many others before me, I found out I was pregnant while I was in college. I finished what I could of my degree before I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl, I traded in the sleepless nights spent studying and doing homework for 3am feedings and dirty diapers. I have never regretted a single minute of it, my daughter is my world and i love her to death, however now I am left with the task of trying to begin a career in a demanding and competitive field while still trying to be mommy dearest.
Finally after a year of networking and putting myself out there I have been given the opportunity to begin a career with a major and world renowned cosmetics company, but I find that as my third and final interview date slips ever closer I am doubting my decisions to pursue this opportunity.
Children should not be a deterrent from following your dreams, they might change what your dreams look like, but they should give you more purpose to chase them. I feel that I have to pursue my dreams, I owe it to myself and to my daughter. I have to prove not only to myself, but to her as well that you can always follow your dreams,it might take a little extra work, but it will be worth it in the end.
That being said I don't want anything to take away from my daughter's happiness, or to harm the relationship that we have now, and I honestly don't know how often this new career choice is going to keep me away from home, and my family.
I'd love to hear your views on this
Danielle
