1. Take a job that you like somewhat but could take your child to and from school, be home with him from the time he came home from school, didn't have to bring work home, and had the summers off
or
2. Take job that you liked a bit more than #1 but brought work home every night and weekend but still had the summers off and could spend a good amount of time with your child when he/she comes home but not as much as #1
2007-09-14 15:19:57 · 8 answers · asked by Pink Stardust 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Do number #1. Whatever gives your child more of your time, attention and effort is the right choice every time. I work for a school district for just those reasons you outline in number one. My teacher friends do too, but they bring work home all the time and it takes a great deal of physical and mental effort for them. So very hard with a little baby!! Give your child your all in all, 10000% of you and you will be rewarded hugely as they get older.
2007-09-14 15:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number 1
2007-09-15 06:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 1, though that doesn't mean that 2 will make you a bad mother, there are plenty of mothers who are never home at all, at least 2 still gives you time daily and all summer. However I personally plan to do type 1 for my job. It may depend on the child's age and on the father's schedule too bc he may be able to be with your child while your a little busy.
2007-09-14 23:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by pirouette_130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.
The more time I can be there for my kids the better.
After I had my first baby, I had the ideal job. I worked in reception at a health clinic, and I could take my daughter to work with me. Whenever she was hungry or tired, she could have a breastfeed and go to sleep with me while I did some typing or other reception/admin tasks. When she was awake and alert, any one of the 80 staff would come by and take a five minute break to play with her, talk to her, give her a cuddle etc. She was excellent executive stress relief lol...and was immensely well socialised. Everyone looked out for her, and she grew into such a happy, confident, well rounded kid...I believe it's all due to her being able to be with me 100% of the time, and getting the benefit of good socialisation with a wide range of people. I benefited immensely too, by being able to have the peace of mind of being around my child all the time, plus being able to take home a good wage at the end of the day.
I was very productive too, having my child at work with me didn't affect my productivity at all, I was more efficient and completed more work, quicker, than either of the other two admin assistants.
2007-09-15 04:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1
2007-09-14 22:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by Starlight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 unless financially you couldn't survive. The more time you can spend home and not working (whether you bring it home or leave it at the office) the better - less stress on you and more time with your kids.
2007-09-14 23:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rae T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1.
That way you can work, make extra $ but be there when your kids are home. They need you. That's important.
:)
Good luck!
2007-09-15 00:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by paperpenandtea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1. the more time I have for my kids the better.
2007-09-14 22:25:21 · answer #8 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋