Do It Now Tamara

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Social Worker BurnOUT!

It was just another day, like so many others, but I had just heard my last horror story.

I knew at that moment I would leave here... And I did.

More than 4 months ago now I retired as a court social worker handling custody matters for at risk kids in my state. I had heard it all and not much shocked me anymore. Until that day a year ago now.

All the horror you could imagine wrapped up in one teenagers story who was sitting in front of me re-telling it ALL.

I went numb.

After the police arrived and my part was completed, I left early for the day and took 2 more days off.

I sat down with my finances and worked a plan that included moving to part time which they gratefully allowed me to do for 6 months. But when I was told I had to come back full time or exit, I was equally grateful I had an exit.

I didn't believe I could ever replace my salary but I had! All while I worked full time and was a mom too! Where there is a will, there is a way.

Do you feel stuck? 
Like there just has to be more than this!? 
I know that feeling and there is! 
I love mentoring others to help them realize their dreams and I am looking for a few special women to work with this month! Is that you?