When I got home, I resumed cooking as usual and went to pick up the kids when the time came.
I told the kids that their dad had been promoted.
The two little ones were thrilled and kept asking if there would be chicken legs for dinner.
When we got home, I started setting the table. Olly came over to help when he saw the kids were back.
He looked at the sumptuous dinner and smiled, saying we three should eat plenty. He also mentioned that he would be working late and would only have a chicken leg before leaving.
Working late?
I smiled faintly, but I knew well that he was going out with his girlfriend Zoe.
I gave the kids a look, and as Olly was putting on his shoes to leave, one of the kids gave him a kiss.
Olly was surprised by how much the kids liked him. He shyly touched his nose and promised he would come home early.
The older son said he wanted to hear a story about Dad's promotion at bedtime. Both he and his younger brother were very interested.
The younger son insisted that Dad give him a good kiss before leaving.
Being so adored by the kids, Olly was obviously pleased. He immediately promised to tell them the most interesting stories when he got home.
After Olly left, I took on the task of looking after the kids. They were very well-behaved and soon went to do their homework.
I washed the dishes, tidied up the table, and went back to the room.
Olly's salary isn't high, and I haven't saved much over the years because I don't have a steady job.
However, little by little, I saved the money I didn't spend on groceries each month. In just four years, I saved forty thousand dollars.
This is all my savings.
If Olly starts a new family. I'll have to live with two kids in tow, and this money will barely cover anything.
I need a higher-paying part-time job that doesn't affect my ability to care for the children and can steadily improve my future quality of life.
My close friend knew about my situation and asked what I was best at.
I used to work as a recruiter, and with administrative roles, there's usually only one position per person. After so many years away, opportunities are very precious to me now.
My friend introduced me to a part-time headhunter job. She told me that this year's market is very tough, but this industry has high earnings.