I plan on being a full time stay at home mum when my baby is born in April. My question is, what should I say my 'career' is when asked on an official form etc?
I can't stand the expression 'housewife'! What do modern stay at home mums call themselves?
Serious answers only please!
2007-01-29 21:26:13 · 33 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Oh, I know what you mean - Domestic Goddess is what I call myself at home, but that's not great on a form. Usually, progressive places use "Homemaker", and I definitely like that. Sometimes I put my employment as "Mom". It all depends upon what the form is. Sometimes you have no choice, and still have to check off "housewife" on a form, but I have found that to be rare.
2007-01-30 00:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a career before I became a mother and it was a huge shock when I went on Maternity leave. It was only supposed to be for a year but I found it too hard to leave my child in someone else's care. I call myself a Full-Time mother. You don't need to say housewife because that implies that you're at home looking after your husband, which is so 1950's. I tell the truth. I'm a proud mother, which is a full time job. Don't be embarassed to say it - taking care of your kids is something to be proud of! All the best
2007-01-29 22:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by cupcake 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I generally joke that I'm 'Chief cook and bottle washer' but my husband calls me the 'Long haired Colonel' when referring to me in any conversation where a joint decision would be required.
House-person is the official p.c. term but home-maker or full time parent is closer to the mark.
Good luck in April and bear in mind that regardless of the sneers you may receive as a stay at home, you're doing THE most important job there is when you're raising kids, and unlike a career you can't 'catch up' with the stuff you'd miss out on.
2007-01-29 21:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Housekeeper, Carer, Homemaker, Houseworker, Domestic Executive, Domestic Organiser, Home Manager, Domestic Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Housekeeping Executive.
2007-01-29 21:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Home-maker is a nice option. Or you could say you work full time in the home (which, as a Mum of 2 I know to be the absolute truth!).
2007-01-29 21:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homemaker do not say you dont work for being a full time mum and looking after the home is a job in it self.
2007-01-29 23:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by JULIE S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are staying home to raise your child. That is your career. Your child is your product and you are staying home to ensure that your product is the best it can be. So your career is "Parenting". I once went to career day at my child's school and brought their picture and gave a speech how he was my product and that I did have a job. That my job was very important that I put in my hours and work very hard to help my product to grow. The teacher loved it. And so did my son....
I also agree with the Homemaker. Because that is what we do we are creating a Home for our family to live in.
2007-01-29 21:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mother_Darling 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) or Domestic Engineer.
And for the record, when people ask, I don't use the phrase "I gave up working" I prefer "I took an early retirement". Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy!
2007-01-29 23:16:32 · answer #8 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Domestic Godess
2007-01-29 21:31:13 · answer #9 · answered by The Weird One! 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I am a full-time stay-at-home Dad. I have no problem lisiting my occupation as 'none' or 'unemployed'. The question normally refers to a job where you receive a paycheck, which I don't and you won't. It isn't shameful to not have a job. There is no reason to make a name up.
2007-01-29 22:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by dentroll 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋