Is it completely bizarre to be a bit fearful of returning to the workforce? I have been a full time at home mom to my 4 kids for 7 years. With the "cha-ching" hard times we are all facing (and a recent "new engine" quote on a still financed truck) My husband and I both agree its time for me to start clocking in. Kids' schedules will put me back into a graveyard position I am sure. The lack of sleep will be fine since well I don't sleep anyway. I am looking forward to coworkers and all grown up conversations again. I am very very excited about having a place to go and some "rewards" that are fully my own. But, I do feel a tinge of ..humm, I don't know...fear. I cant place it exactly or even why. Perhaps, its the thought of my carefree "mom only" days are leaving. Mandatory schedules and unused job skills being rusty. Perhaps its not fear but a sadness in a sense that my only job wont just be my family. I am however, looking forward to another income. That part sounds great. Are there any back to work Moms or Dads out there that spent a significant amount of time at home for your family? How did you feel and handle the change to working mom? Perhaps I am just over thinking it all. My youngest is in school full time now. I guess I should feel proud of what I have done and it is now time to cut the apron strings... ok maybe not cut them (just yet) but at least untie them

Wish me luck, cross your fingers, wish on a star ..whatever it takes. Green is job hunting