2006-06-26 14:26:36 · 9 answers · asked by ash 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends on the base, the community and his job and deployment schedule. It also depends on how you feel about day care and babysitters. I stay home with the kids now, and I have better earning capacity than he does, it is just not the most important thing right now to us. When the kids go to school, at the next base, I plan to go back to work, just because i want more money and It is nice to dress well and be around adults all day.
The military doesn't pay that much, but it provides all necessities for a family. If you husband is away often I would take that into consideration, kids need a parent around, and military life can be hard for them.
Good luck in your decision. There are other services than just army. I think if your boyfriend is out of options and you guys are willing to get married then it is a win win solution. You can finish school if you want to while you stay at home, and you will have everything you need.
2006-06-26 16:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm separated from my husband. Been for 3 years. For 2 of those years I worked 40-50 hours a week. This year I decide to spend the half a year home with my son. So I only work not even 20 hours a week. I have a full time job again though starting in sept. It is hard. But I'm sure you know just starting military. The pay isn't to great.
2006-06-26 22:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by nay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the military when my husband and I met and married. When I got pregnant with our first child we talked about and I really didn't want our children have both parents in the service. Both my parents were Navy and my brother, sister and I were raised by babysitters. That was their choice and I don't blame them. I just didn't want that for my children. I convinced my command to give me an honorable discharge and as soon as I got out, I started looking at home based businesses. I want to contribute to my family financially but as long as I have children not in school, my husband and I think it's best if I stay home with them. I do miss working but I love being able to raise my children how I see fit.
2006-06-26 22:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex wife never worked a day while raising our son. It is also why she divorced me. She decided she wanted a career. At first she loved the idea of my making enough money to let her be a stay at home mom, then she missed her own life and a career.
It is all going to reflect on what you and your husband want for your children, and if you are truly comfortable not working.
2006-06-26 21:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mark W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stay at home but I'm in a remote location and it's extremely hard to get a job here. We have no SOFA so most slots are given to local nationals.
2006-06-29 15:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by farflemagoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried a job where we were sattioned but it was short lived because he had to go to the field for training to often and noone wants your kids that often and lets face it parttime jobs don't pay you enough to hire care for you kids while you work and your spouse is in the field for three weeks again.
2006-06-26 22:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by Justbeingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i stay at home with my children,but i started going to school a year ago..i needed something else to do to keep me busy while my husband is deployed
2006-06-27 02:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by stacey4561 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a job i like to have my own money, and i felt that i wanted to contribute to the family as much as he did, as well as sustain the family if he didn't want to make the military a career. do you work?
2006-06-26 21:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by evian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WE LIVE off post, and i am stay at home mom
2006-06-27 13:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋