Chess Game

I confess that I was wordless for 2 days. I did not know how to start writing about my demise.

Let us just consider it a major confusion on my party. I was hesitant to make my move, caught in the chess game of office politics for a while. Yesterday, I stood up for myself and submitted my resignation. What was my boss's reaction? He got the shock of his life. :p He was speechless when I told him I needed to resign because I needed to prioritize my son as his babysitter will be leaving us soon. I emphasized that nobody will take care of him while I am at work (okay, it's more of field work!). He offered me a week of vacation leave while I find and train a new babysitter. I was more confused. Being a traditional working mom, I was leaning towards balancing my family and career. I almost caught the 'bait'...