I have given up my job to switch from full-time teaching professor to full-time mom.
It was my last working day at college today. I gave my resignation at my workplace last month and they asked me to serve at least one month's notice period.
I have been associated with this institution since 2016. I have grown professionally and personally during my tenure and it was with mixed feelings and a very heavy heart I had to take this decision. I joined this college as a master's student then they absorbed me as a visiting faculty for the subject I was doing my masters in for the bachelor's course, later I was hired as an assistant professor there. This was about professional growth, now talking about personal growth, I got married when I was studying here, I conceived my first child while working here, and became a mother. I have evolved as a professional and as a person during this period of association.
I had to analyze and prioritize my roles. It was not an easy decision for me but it was not worth my daughter's upbringing.
I prioritize my motherhood over my career. I don't know whether it is a sacrifice or a wise decision but at this moment I clearly know my daughter needs me and I have to be there for her during her initial growing years.
It's good to know that you become a Professor in the same college where you did your master's. And I think you took the right decision and your kid will have a better upbringing with you by her side.
You sacrificed your career to take care of your child and that's a huge sacrifice. I pray to Allah to give you strength and happiness.
Ameen 🤲 thank you.