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[quote=Anonymous]OP - the difference is that they are at an established job, with coworkers and bosses who know them and can provide a support system.  I had a close coworker 2 years ago who lost her son in a horrific car accident.  She took 3 weeks off of work and then came back because she couldn't stand sitting at home anymore.  But almost every day for the next few months, she'd have a little breakdown.  She would see, hear, or smell something that reminded her of her son and the tears would come.  But we had all worked with her for a long time and could provide support.

You would be starting a new job with people who don't know you and you don't know.  I think the concern people have is that you WILL have times during the day when the grief gets worse.  It is totally normal.  Whenever I smell ball park hot dogs I still get a little sad because it reminds me of my dad who died 7 years ago.

Add that to the fact that you're taking care of kids who can't afford you to have a breakdown at work.

I know you want to do stuff to be busy and get your mind focused on something else and I totally understand and think it is healthy.  Perhaps you can do some volunteer work for a couple of weeks and see how you do?  If you find that you're able to fully function then start looking at jobs.  [/quote]

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