Should I Quit My Job??

Question

I've been working for a local pharmacy chain for the last 4 yrs and I've worked since I was 16 I'm now 31. For the last year I've been dating a great guy, but between the 2 of us we have 6 boys fulltime. Over the last week or so we've been discussing me quitting my job and becoming a fulltime homemaker. I'm confused on this matter. I have health benefits, make ok money, and sometimes I look at work as being my only outlet away from the chaos at home. But in the same manner I would love to sit at home and not have to worry about the stresses of working and be able to care for my home a little better, but is the streeses from the children gonna be too much? I'm really torn on this decision, please help?

We have 6

Jesse 14
Mike Jr 11
Christopher 10
Isaac 9
Austin 8
Christian 6

My job has its ups and downs I work about 36 hours a week, and I also work the overnight shift. Which alone can be exhausting at times. We have made no plans for marriage, but I don't plan to go anywhere anytime soon. He makes good money as a chef, but works a ton of hours {45 to 55 hours per week}.

Answer 1

Don't quit the job until you are married. You have a future retirement to lose. If has nothing to lose.

Answer 2

My best advice would be to you would be to take a week or two off of work if you can and just stay at home being a homemaker, and if after that time you feel like your going crazy maybe take up a part time job such as waitressing so that you only have to work a few nights a week. If you love staying at home then go to work and give them the two weeks. Your family is important and you may find out that they're missing you more than you realize. Hope this helps and good luck with everything!

Answer 3

I wouldn't quit my job until I was married. The kids ages are all school age kids, so, maybe you could consider working while they are in school. You will be able to make 'you' money, have the time away from the house and wouldn't have to pay for daycare etc. In some companies, if you work 32 hours you can still keep your benefits.

Answer 4

Because looking for a job while you are employed is not cheating and you job doesn't have feelings. Another thing, you NEED a job to support yourself. You don't need a relationship. Actually sometimes it's best to be alone between relationships.

Answer 5

You need to do what makes you happy, and if working makes you feel good the by all means stay employed, thats if you enjoy your job of course. Wow, you have a variety of ages. Try to think long term for them. Do you want them to go to college? It seems like they will be hitting that expensive age one right after another also, 16yrs old there gonna want a car, and senior pictures and rings, sports, College possibly... I'm not sure how well off financially you are but just think of the future. good luck

Answer 6

I wouldn't quit. If possible, I would go down to part time at the pharmacy. I have had several friends become homemakers, and almost lose their minds with being "tied down" So they got part time jobs just to get themselves out of the house. I guess it's like "me time" for them :)

Answer 7

It might not be a good idea to quit your job if you are not married and have no benefits. If you need help arounf the house than the chef might want to whip up some cash for a house keeper.

Answer 8

Work part time. If you find that you really enjoy staying at home then quit. Give your 2 wk notice and leave on good terms so you could posibly go back if you wanted.

Answer 9

I did the Stay at home Mom stint for about 3 months. I went CRAZY. How many friggen times can you wash the same dishes, the same floors, the same clothes, etc etc. I was bored and did not find it to be very fulfilling.

Answer 10

Unless you and the guy are going to get married some time soon then you should not quit your job.