did you encounter a lot of prejudice going back to work, how easy was it?. Did you have to begin a new career?.
2007-04-18 02:09:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think it depends a lot on the profession. I'm a former teacher turned stay at home mom. And it's very common for teachers to have babies, leave their field and then come back at a later date. So, not a lot of prejudice there. But, I could see where in some fields - there would be. And there is always a little bit of ugliness. Some working moms feel a stay at home mom is a threat - or a judgement on them - and it's completely not. Everyone does what they need to do for themselves and their family - ideally anyway - lol!! So - if you are going back to work - good luck!!
2007-04-18 02:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Heather S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a stay at home mum, and am now a single mum (even tougher gig.) I went back to uni, now work in an office, never felt prejudice against me, as I made it clear from the start my family always came 1st. I dont take annual leave in blocks, I take a day here and there to be at my kids sports days, events, concerts etc. Going back to work took about a year to settle into, and we have a very strict routine, but that allows the children to know when and where they need to be at any given time. And they help with chores more than most kids their age, but Im hoping to oneday have daughter-in-laws who appreciate the fact I taught my sons to cook, clean and be tidy. My children are more mature and responsible because I work, and I do not make up for being away from them by spending "guilt money" on them. They know mum is doing what is best for all of us. Work and eat, or stay home and starve in my case. My kids have big appetities, so I know what they prefer I do.
2007-04-18 09:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did actually have one interviewer ask me, "How do I know you won't quit on me JUST because you want to stay home?"
Yes, there is some prejudice, even when the staying home wasn't REALLY your first choice. I stayed home because my youngest daughter was ill a lot, in and out of the hospital, and daycare was outrageously expensive. I enjoyed staying home, but it wasn't the first choice for me.
There'll be some problems, but, if you can stay home with kids, you can put up with childish B.S. from employers.
Good luck!
2007-04-18 09:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm worried about this too. I'm a former software developer who is currently a SAHM. I plan to go back to work when my daughter starts school. I'm sure I'll have to do some retraining to get caught up to the current state of the industry.
2007-04-18 10:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by heartfruitsalad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Brenda:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0704/gallery.F500_womenCEOs.fortune/4.html
2007-04-18 09:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try 10 years and it has been hell!!! I am trying to get my own thing going instead of going back into an office
2007-04-18 09:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Chelle F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋