I know how you feel being the only one knowing how to do stuff and that's why it was such an inconvenience to me for her to have a shorter work week. It wasn't just the phones..........we have others who will pick it up if they hear it but they aren't listening for it so it rings to many time before someone else picks up for my peace of mind. And the fact that's she'd been here only a year (less than six months at full time) when she was given the shorter week. She's still learning the ins and outs of our company and does half of what I do.
I used to want to stay home when my children were really little, but being a single parent it wasn't in the stars. Now I don't think I could keep myself occupied enough if I did. Sad to say, but this job is pretty much my life right now. My kids are nearly grown and are developing social lives that don't include Mom. All part of their growing up.
Michelle
