I am a college graduate and have been at my current job for about 7 years. It is a pretty good paying job for my area but not great. My husband currently makes about twice as much as I do and we are pretty financially secure. My husband has just been offered a new job making about double what his current job pays. He has decided to take the offer. We have two school aged children and are planning on trying for a baby in the very near future. Should I quit my job to stay home with the kids and focus on trying to have another baby?
2007-01-12 00:49:40 · 11 answers · asked by hotrodgirl1973 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Stay home! The best possible gift you can give them is to raise them yourself! They only grow up once, don't miss it!
You may find yourself better off financially, no child care expenses, no commuting for you, no office wardrobe to purchase. You can cook at home more, from scratch, which is cheaper and better for your family then what most two income families have TIME to feed their kids.
Good luck with everything!
2007-01-12 01:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes . . .it's great. Just keep yourself busy. Take up a class in something you enjoy or want to learn, stay social, keep your spirits up, get involved with other moms at your children's school, or even work part-time.
Being a stay at home mom is . . .rewarding long term, but underpaid and underappreciated during the endeavor. Understand that you may see your husband differently if you are depending on him completely financially and more emotionally. I say this because it sounds like you've been at your current job for a while and could have some friendships there? Best of luck!
PS: just think how quickly you could level on yahoo answers! LOL
2007-01-12 00:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Who Knew! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not. You do what you want to do. If this is not boring or you need more mental stimulation than the most of us, then maybe do some part time/casual work to keep your mind busy. But I find kids can take up so much time, and be mentally, emotionally, and intellectually stimulating in their own right. A lot of people look down on stay at home mums, but, personally, I think it's the stay at home mums that are responsible for the more stable and well rounded kids of today. Stay at home if that's what you really want to do. And Good Luck.
2007-01-12 01:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Kesta♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I would say no. I've seen a lotof women be tay at home moms and literally go nuts. They eventually go back to work. If you want more time with your kids get a part time job while your kids are in school and be there for them when they get home. When you have the baby, than stay at home for a few months than go back. Whatever your decision good luck I hope everything works out for you.
2007-01-12 01:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by BamaJJP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stay home for a while to help raise the children, which I believe its a very good thing. On the other hand I dont believe you should quit your job because you dont know what will happen in the future. Your husband can lose his job, or other emergencies so at least have a back up plan.
2007-01-12 01:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you can take a short term leave before deciding to quit for sure, because there are some things you may want to consider. For example, Do you have a 401K account that he will be contributing to for your retirment as well when you quit your job? Will you be responsible for all the chores, kids homework, errands in the house, or you husband has still agreed to help you. If you decide to go back to school someday, will he pay for your education? Make sure you do have something to fall back on. You can always work part time, or work from home.
2007-01-12 01:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by Its me again 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a very secure marriage and a good relationship with your husband, I would strongly consider this option. The problem with this situation is that being a "stay at home mom" can often effect the marriage in a negative way. Suddenly, you lose your sense of self outside of your home and you may not feel as "interesting". You may start to resent your husband for not helping out as much since you are home all the time and you may become mentally and physically exhausted and start to blame your husband for not helping out as much.
Staying home with children is very rewarding and also very taxing. Be sure that you negotiate roles and responsibilites very carefully with your spouse before making this decision. It isn't always about money.
2007-01-12 01:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Alexandriagal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, quit your job. That is what a lot of kids these days need...a stay at home mom. As long as you can afford it...that is the best thing you could ever do for your children.
2007-01-12 01:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would quit my job. Just make sure you have plenty to do. I am a stay at home mom and it gets hard to motivate yourself after a while. you find yourself on "Yahoo Answers" alot lol. If you enjoy your job maybe you can try and work part time for your mental stability.
2007-01-12 01:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by ladydaisy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would stay home. I am waiting for the day when my boyfriend comes home and says he is making double what he makes now. i would love to stay at home with my Daughter and get to spend a lot of time with her.
2007-01-12 00:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by shashana2003 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋