A Dear John Letter

Dear Work,

I'm sorry, but we need to talk. I really like you, but lately I feel a bit over-whelmed by you. The worst part is, I know I've probably led you on, promising you more time, volunteering for more activities, and generally enjoying our time together without a word of dissatisfaction. You would be absolutely right to say that I have given you no fair warning, but we cannot continue in this manner anymore.

You see, I have a family, which includes a loving husband and a wonderfully sweet little daughter, who have seen me on average no more than 3 hours a day on any given weekday. This of course does not include the time we spend asleep, because let's be honest, as nice as cuddling is, most of sleeping is (hopefully) spent completely unconscious, and I, for one, don't think that really constitutes as "time together." There are the weekends, yes, but even then half my time is spent by either working or fretting about the work I'm not doing for one reason or another. I also have friends, who I have not hung out with for months. Yes, months! I'm starting to doubt they'd even recognize me anymore, because I see them so little. 

So, my dear Work, we need a change of plan, a new strategy, a mutual agreement, that will make both of us happy. Here are some of the things I propose we do:

1. We say goodbye to each other at the earliest possible moment, so that I can have a nice calm walk to my transportation of choice. This will mean 4:30P.M. most times, which in turn will mean, that once 4 o'clock hits, I will start wrapping up whatever I'm doing.
2. If for some reason I must finish a task before I leave, but 4 o'clock hits, I will have to inform my family and ask permission to spend more time with you. My husband, you see, has 51% veto power from now on of me staying with you longer than necessary. If he says no, then I'm sorry, but I'll just have to see you next time.
3. I will not take you home any longer. Or rather, the only time I'll glance your way while I'm home is in the wee hours of the morning, when my family is asleep.
4. I will learn to say no to you more often. The world will not collapse, if I don't agree to every little thing you want from me. I'm sure of it.
5. As for all my little projects that I volunteered for on my own, I shall continue them, but make an utmost effort to manage my time better, so that I finish on time.

I hope these new conditions will not lessen, but rather, improve the quality of our relationship. Remember, quality over quantity!

                                                                Love,
                                                                 Kat