You Can Achieve Your 'Ideal Way of Working' Even with Zero Skills | Why I Chose an IT Part-Time Job While Raising Children
Introduction
Nice to meet you. My name is Nobiko.
Thank you for reading this NOTE.
I am an ordinary housewife, the kind you can find anywhere, with no special qualifications or skills.
Even so, while balancing child-rearing, I was able to achieve the optimal way of working for myself,
'9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, remote work possible' which is
I am writing this NOTE for those who are struggling to balance child-rearing and work, to convey the option that
'you can choose how you work'.
The Trigger for Changing Jobs
I was a nursery teacher, and I currently work in web marketing in the IT industry.
While I found my work as a nursery teacher rewarding, there were many situations where balancing it with child-rearing was difficult, such as the physical burden, the difficulty of taking sudden time off, and anxiety about income.
So, I made a resolution to
'not compromise on how I work, for the sake of my family and myself'
, and I took on the challenge of 'changing jobs to the IT industry,' which allows for a way of working that makes that possible.
The three 'selfish conditions' I absolutely could not compromise on are as follows.
Salary: A convincing amount that reduces future anxiety
Time: Flexible working hours that allow for a balance with child-rearing (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Human Relationships: An online-centered environment that is mentally stable
I searched for a way of working that satisfies these three, and challenged myself to enter the IT industry with zero skills.
What I Feel About My Current Job
The way of working in the IT industry is very different from my time as a nursery teacher.
Nursery teaching is a job that uses the body; IT is a job that uses the brain
Nursery teaching is centered on face-to-face interaction; IT is centered on online interaction
The results of nursery teaching are the growth of children; the results of IT are numbers and data
Although I was confused at first,
the communication skills and situational judgment I cultivated as a nursery teacher are being fully utilized in my current job.
And,
the realization that I can choose a new way of working even from zero skills has led to my confidence.
What I want to share on NOTE
In this NOTE, for those who are thinking about how they want to work or what they should be doing, but
are having trouble taking that first step,
I will be sharing the following content.
Ways of thinking that lighten your heart
Ways of living without blaming yourself
Mindsets that help you move forward a little more than you are now
How to handle yourself when you overthink things
I think there are many people who are worried about what kind of actions they should take right now, or what it really means to live true to themselves.
Regarding how to work and life itself,
I hope to provide hints that will help you find what will make you and your family happy!
Conclusion
Even if you aren't able to act the way you want right now,
by changing your way of thinking a little,
or just changing your perspective,
there are quite a few things that can make you feel more at ease.
If I can be by your side
to help make your life
even a little bit better than it is now,
I would be very happy.I look forward to connecting with you from here on out.