Jobsh*tes

I never thought I would be in the position where I was out of work and struggling to find a job, I've always worked since I left University but at the moment nothing seems to be working out.

Before the birth of my son, last year, my husband and I moved to the Highlands hoping for a better balance of work/family life, less stress, the great outdoors to explore, plenty of dog walks and a lovely place to have a family.

9 months after the baby was born I need to return to work (if only to fund my crochet habit) and I'm completely stumped. Ideally I'd like to work after office hours, to allow me to spend my days with the baby and minimise child care costs however even getting an interview with a supermarket is proving a challenge. I've half heartedly applied for full time positions hoping I'm not even called for an interview so I don't have to face going back to working 9-5.

Pre-pregnancy I assumed I would just go straight back to full time work, even when I left my job so we could re-locate I carried on with the same assumption and now it's here I just can't face it, don't get me wrong when he's having a melt down, while the dog is barking at his own shadow and I haven't even had a shower yet I'd kill to be stuck in an office drinking a still warm cup of coffee but that feeling never lasts long enough for me to whole heartedly complete a job application.

How do mother's do it all?