I dont know much about state law, government, and all that. I was just wondering if I could actually get paid for all the hard work I do. I work just as hard as my salaried husband. AND I dont get vacation, weekends, holidays, or sick days ..off.
What kind of 'bill' could Bush sign (if he would) that would allow hardworking homemakers to get paid??
2007-01-03 13:19:54 · 18 answers · asked by crdmcrdm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
wha ...wha...wha..... stop the whining and take care of the house. The money is coming in with the breadwinner.
2007-01-03 13:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by Richard J 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Are you serious? I assume you think the taxpayers should pick up the bill for this? My taxes are high enough, thank you. Why should I pay because you CHOSE to be a homemaker? That was your CHOICE.
And by the way, a whole lot of women don't have the LUXURY of having that choice. They have to work BOTH inside the home and outside the home. Be grateful for what you have.
2007-01-03 16:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is any bill or law that could be passed. Besides, who would take your place if you wanted to take vacation or sick days? ;) Unlike a business, there's no one to fill your responsibilities or back you up.
This is a lifestyle choice that you made with your family, so there are benefits and there are drawbacks. The benefits are that you get to enjoy raising your kids and spending time taking care of your home. The drawbacks are no financial benefits.
Can you make an arrangement with your husband so that he can take over things for a bit now and then so you can take some time for yourself? That IS important so you can recharge/renergize yourself too!! Maybe your husband would be happy to watch the kids or do some chores so that you can have an afternoon or evening to yourself every now and again. I did that when I was married and my kids were small. Worked wonders for me, even if it was an afternoon to have lunch with a friend or take a nap.
2007-01-03 13:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by keyz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how that would work, as who is going to pay it. I am single, so, I take care of my home, cook, clean, and take care of my kids when they are with me. Plus I work. How am I going to be compensated if I am pulling double duty?
And, technically, you are paid for what you do. Under Community Property laws in this country, rightfully, half of what the working spouse makes is the homemakers. Therefore, if the working person makes $100K a year, the homemaker is entitled to half of that. Granted, I am sure it goes into one account, half of what the working person makes is theoretically the homemakers.
2007-01-03 13:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see your point, but that's unreasonable when you think about it. I mean, come on... Should I get paid to drive to work? Should I get paid to pay my bills? Being a homemaker is a part of life, whether the homemaker is a wife, husband, or both.
2007-01-03 13:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Wocka wocka 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
And are you going to pay rent to your husband for allowing you to stay in the house that he is paying for????
How would you getting a salary affect your tax status? More income = a higher tax bracket.
Who would "pay" you?? Your husband ( yes I am being sexist in assuming you are female) or would it be the taxpayers???
If it were the taxpayers then could anyone come into your house and have you make us lunch, iron our clothes, ETC
I think you should take responsibility for the choices that you made. You chose to be a homemaker. You could have stayed single and worked. You could still go get a job. In fact why don't you get a job and let your husband stay home?
2007-01-03 13:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There isn't anything stopping you and your husband from making some sort of agreement where he could pay you for homemaking. Unless you're asking for a government subsidy that would pay people for staying home and keeping house...I don't think that would go over so well, because then everyone would think they were entitled to a personal homemaker.
Good idea, though!
2007-01-03 13:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by chrisatmudd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can George Bush legislate your pay? If you husband doesn't appreciate what you do then the problem is your husband and not George Bush's. In addition, how can money replace the many blessings you recieve from being in a position that allows you to watch your children grow up. If you really don't feel appreciated in what you do put your kids in a child warehouse and go to work in a meaningless job that make you a lot of money but you won't even remember in 20 years. Believe me the time you spend with your kids is the most precious gift of all.
2007-01-03 13:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by dr_mark_a_horn 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Homemakers are heroes at home but there is no law protecting them. Maybe, Congress should pass a law to let the husbands do the homework while the wives go on leave.
2007-01-03 13:22:59 · answer #9 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could call it volunteering and collect tax exempt donations. Maybe you could start a homemakers guild supported by the government. Other than that I have no idea.
2007-01-03 13:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Mabus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an ideal society, a homemaker would get paid for the value of their work. Even liberal countries such as Sweden pay for parents to stay home with newborns (for a period of time), but that is as far as it goes. My husband and I have earned the same type of degree, but he works and I stay home. Because I work just as hard as he does, I consider half of his income as earned by me. We share the work and rewards.
2007-01-03 13:30:47 · answer #11 · answered by yendyssixela 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋