I've worked since I was legally able to work, and quite frankly I'm damn tired of it. I hate it. When you work in an office, there are those office politics, of course most everyone has something they hate about their job rather it be stress, their co-workers, the pay or something else.
So what's wrong with being a housewife? They work very hard. They take care of their home, keep them clean, clothed, fed and is a very important part of a family. I think that would be a very rewarding job.....my dream job actually. I know there is no pay, but to have a healthy family and a happy home would be more to me than money. I know not everyone feels that way, but all of my needs would be supplied (food, shelter)....
So to all the housewives/mothers out there---kudos to you. Even though society sees it as being a cake, mundane job----I think it's one of the most important jobs of all!
2006-07-13 12:50:04 · 11 answers · asked by royal_crown78 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I agree with you 100% . I always wanted to be one but I can't even get to the wife part. Every guy I meet asks the same question, what do you do or where do you work? I can't tell them that I would like to be a housewife. If you stay home and take care of your own children you are considered unmotivated and are wasting your life, however, if you go get a degree in child pschycology and run a day care center, you are considered a sucess because you are taking care of someone elses children. I think having a clean home, a happy family, and a balance of repsonsibilties is important in a happy marriage. Men are obsessed with women having careers nowadays. Womens libers have gotten us into a mess because after all most of the women who have jobs still have to do all the housework and laundry and stuff so what have they really gained? All they have done is make life easier for men because now the woman does more and the man has less responsibiltiy. I would rather serve my family than some corporate dictator
2006-07-13 12:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am a housewife and I enjoy it very much. I make my own schedule and do things as I see fit that they need doing. I love being at home. Fortunately I have a husband who can provide for all of us. And actually my being home helps his career and sanity. He can concentrate on his job when he's at work and on his family when he's at home because I take care of all the logistics at home. It's less stressful on both of us. For my part I've had the opportunity to pursue further education and so when the children are out of the house I will have the opportunity to pursue a better carreer than I would have had several years ago, if I choose to do so. It doesn't sound like you're married though. If you are contemplating marriage and being a housewife you need to find a man who makes enough money to support an entire household and doesn't mind doing so. It may sound a bit shallow but let's take a cue from the wild: Did you know that many female birds choose their mate based on the quality of the nest they build? We should be as intelligent as the birds.
2006-07-13 13:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, that's how I feel as well. I started working at 17 years old and I'm still working till this day. I just want to be a housewife but it feels like I'm being lazy, and having him working. And we talked about it, he said he would rather have me home with the kids and taking care of home, while he is at work.
2016-03-27 04:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important. But not always rewarding as time goes on, for many women. By the time you reach middle age, your chances at then jump starting a new career are severely limited. Consider this before you decide that being a full-time housewife is for you.
2006-07-13 12:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by robert r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feel better now? :) I agree. I get frustrated with having to work in an office when I could be home cleaning and cooking and such. I feel a little unlucky that I earn more money than my husband. Sometimes I wish he would just tell me to quit and stay home, even if it means we don't have as much money.
2006-07-13 12:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by AJK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is nothing wrong with being a housewife. I also think there is nothing wrong with being a career woman. It depends on economics. The happiest time of my life was when we had little money, but I was home with the kids when they were little. (I am 53 now and work full time)
2006-07-13 12:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by tampamar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just worry about what works for your family. If you and your husband can agree on this move, do it! The most important thing to me is being available to my children when they need me the most.
2006-07-13 13:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Jaime 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothign wrong with it, but a lot of women now days want to work, and be in charge. I oppose them being in charge. Actually I oppose both- they should stay home, be a good wives, good maids and good girls.
2006-07-13 13:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing is wrong wit being a housewife as long as your man is bringing home tha bacon
2006-07-13 13:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by toria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree.
It's the one thing that I can't wait to be.
That is, after having some other type of career first and marriage. :)
2006-07-13 12:59:22 · answer #10 · answered by xxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋