Being a Dietitian: Work Resentment vs Mom Guilt
Here is something I've really struggled with since returning to work as a Renal Dietitian after the birth of my son: work resentment. I've found that a lot of articles I've come across use the term "mom guilt," but I don't think that term adequately describes what I'm struggling with. Mom guilt is feeling like you're failing to love and nurture your family because you're giving that time and energy to your career instead. I think I'd be feeling more of this if I loved the work I was doing. Work resentment, on the other hand, is feeling like you're giving time and energy to your career that you'd rather be giving to your family. See the difference? I feel like I'm constantly fighting a losing battle. I should be doing my work--rounding on patients, doing assessments, charting progress notes-- but instead I'm thinking about my baby. It's not because I'm worried about h...