would you work?

Question

if you were married to some one who was making enough money to support the family would you stop orking or would you still work? and y?

Answer 1

As a woman, I think you need to be careful when you make these decisions. If you look at women, historically, a lot of them depended on the support of their husbands and they can be hurt by that in the future.

Taking care of children is a very important job and it's a good thing to do if you can afford to. However, you should continue to stay involved with other things that can position you to go back out into the workforce once the kids are a little older. Volunteering helps. It gives you experience, it builds a network, etc. If you didn't already finish college, continuing your education while you're off could also help.

I'm an HR Manager and gaps in employment can be considered serious depending on the type of employment you're seeking. So, positioning yourself to be the most prepared for work when the time comes can be extremely important.

I didn't have the luxury of staying home when my children were young though I wish I had at least been able to for a few years. Now that it's all over, I'm thankful I stayed employed. I believe it's made a big difference in my employment status today and my ability to retire when I want to. Considering the fact that I ended up divorced after 20 years of marriage, it was extremely important to have the experience I obtained.

If you choose to stay home, do everything you can to stay in touch and be prepared to return. There are a lot of things that could make it necessary for you and if it becomes necessary, it will be extremely important to you to land a good paying job with benefits.

Good luck...

Answer 2

If I had that option, I would take a part time job. Sometimes, I need that "away" time from my family. My daughter, I love her more than anything in this world, but if it's a bad day (like from lack of sleep), I am looking forward to going back to work the next day. At least with the part-time job, you aren't obligating 40 hours during the week to a job that you might consider mediocre. You can work part-time at a bank and still use some kind of thought process (sometimes dealing with kids, it's all repetitive due to their schedules). One girl quit her job, and now she watches 2 to 3 kids each week just to earn a little spending money. That could be an option. Good luck, and I am so jealous that you have this opportunity b/c I would love to cut back on my work hours.

Answer 3

I stayed home for 3 months after I had my baby and I was stir crazy after week 1. If I won the lotto or if I had a husband that made enough pay where I didn’t have to work, then I’d do something I TRULY love, but I’d still be working! I’d be an assistant at a hospital or a daycare or work in a clinic. I’d do something that was a heartfelt job rather than something that I do just because it pays my bills.

I just can’t imagine not working! Even if I was wealthy as could be, I’d still work. Maybe not 50 hrs like I do now, but I’d still work and bring in my baby paycheck.

Answer 4

It depends... If you have a job and career that you love then by all means keep it. Then you can save up lots of money and go on nice holidays, buy pretty clothes and renovate the kitchen (*sighs* I wish I had money :) ).

If you don't much like your job then this is the perfect opportunity to quit! You mentioned a family - if you have young kids they would surely enjoy having you around more.

I think I personally would work (maybe part time) except for while my children are young.

Answer 5

I am actually in this situation, and it is really kind of awful to have nothing to do. I work, but I quit the job I used to have because I wasn't all that into it. I saw it as a great opportunity to be able to do whatever it is that I love - I could look at the work alone without having to worry about taking a paycut. But staying home all day (unless you are a parent) is lonely and so unfulfilling. I'll never do that again!

Answer 6

If I was lucky enough to marry a man who made enough money to support the family I would quit. I've worked since the age of 15 (I'm 34) and I would proudly become a 'domestic goddess'. I'm just tired of working.

Answer 7

Well, it gets old staying home and doing nothing. If you have kids to stay home with that's one thing, but otherwise, I would stay at work..... even if its part time work. You can never have enough money, and plus its nice to be able to buy your husband something with the money YOU made while working. And its also nice to have money of your own.
So yeah I would stay working, and like I said even if you just go to work part time, sometime juggling a full time job, husband and kids is really hard, so if you can afford for you to work only part time, then go for it.

Answer 8

Most defiantly work. You should never be completely dependent on anyone. Unless you have children. I am one in favor of one parent not working outside the home but in side the home with their child or children. If you really look think about it you have nothing to lose only gain by working. I am sure you man will appreciate your effort as well.

Answer 9

Depends of you have enough money to make ends meet then the I wouldn't want to stay home. If the spouse was someone rich then you could blow their money and actually do stuff instead of sitting at home. But there are a lot of at home mothers who work hard so it depends.

Answer 10

Depends on the situation. I think I'd be able to be more selective about the job. I'd probably want to work for independence but wouldnt worry so much about just having any job I'd wait for really good ones since money wouldnt be a concern.