If it meant spending more time with your kids. AND... would you take a pay cut to do it?
2006-07-01 15:10:17 · 9 answers · asked by Outman 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
iyamacog...you'd stay at a job to keep from seeing your kids? or would they think mom being at home is settling for less?
2006-07-01 15:19:32 · update #1
SEE, this is the kind of dialog that is productive...thanks to all of you.
2006-07-01 15:28:00 · update #2
lily...i'm not a truck driver, but I agree with you. Mom AND Dad need to be involved...thanks
2006-07-01 15:43:06 · update #3
YES, I gave up a very good job when I had my daughter. Before I had her I could never imagine not working. It was a huge sacrifice for me to be at home, financially, etc. But it was so worth it. When they are young you cannot get those moments back. I am not saying giving up your job, even cut back hours can help. I have two small kids and still need to find a job but I so want to be there after school and have time for them each night instead of just shoving food down their throats then off to bed. I think kids have suffered the most in the new wave of the almighty dollar and who has the most wins, with parents that believe working all day and evening is the most important thing. It isn't.
I know a lot of people HAVE to work a lot to support their children, now being divorced I will be one of those people. I have been so blessed to have gotten to be at home with them to this point though. I had a old car, no new clothes but it was so worth it! Anyone given an opportunity and if you can afford it, by all means be with your children! They grow up too fast and you can have such a positive impact on them!
2006-07-01 15:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Mostly females are answering this question and they appear to be all "single" moms. I think men would have a more negative answer. Men identify with their job. A man's job defines a man. I think it is important for children to grow up in a household that is realistic. Everyone makes sacrifices, time is used wisely, no one is self centered, it is vital both a mom and a dad are in the children's life so the child learns how the sexes can work together. Unless your job takes you away from your children 24/7 (like a long distance truck driver) I really think your family will be OK.
2006-07-01 15:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to do it...kids grades were failing, decided that i needed to be there for them so i changed my job and the hours and now i make less money..I had to i am a single mom, the kids come 1st...whatever is best for the family...and now i spend alot more time with the kids and yes we are all enjoying that ...good luck
2006-07-01 15:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by cindy b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in this day and age, when life is sooooooooo expensive.
Would kids be willing to settle for LESS of anything?
2006-07-01 15:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definately would. My kids are the most important thing in my life.
2006-07-01 15:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by ratel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did do that so I could spend more time with my child.I have no regrets,so the answer is yes.
2006-07-02 02:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by rosie w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! And I have done this in the past...
2006-07-01 15:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by druansha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been thee, done that. Best decision I ever made!
2006-07-01 15:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if my budget could handle it, absolutely.
2006-07-01 15:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋