To mothers are you a stay at home mom or work outside the home? Do you have a choice?

Question

I don't have a choice. But even if I did I would probably at least do part time. Do you like your choice.

Answer 1

I was a working mom for many years. I did midnight shift so my kids wouldn't even know I was gone. It finally hit the point where they were old enough I couldn't count on their nap times or while they were in school for me to get some sleep. We made the decision for me to become a SAHM. I love being here for my kids and raising them myself rather then letting a sitter do it. However, I do very much miss my job. I know the one I am doing now is important but there are times I miss working outside the home, collecting a paycheck, and miss the important civil job I was doing.

Answer 2

I'm a full - time work - at - home - mom, and I love it. It gets to be a lot, but I wouldn't trade the time I spend getting to raise my own child for anything. My husband has a good job and makes more than enough for our family. Yes, I could probably make more if I worked outside the home, but for what? For a few more extras that we don't need? My son is more important than that.
Many people are disillusioned when it comes to what a full - time parent does. It's not the Leave It To Beaver lifestyle, where we have time to bake cookies every day and vacuum in a gown and high heels. Rather, we are always on the go. We do everything that the daycare workers and teachers do, and them some. My son is in a nursery class, but it's cooperative, meaning the parents run it. So two days a week, I am teaching my son and 12 other children. Keep in mind, I don't get a paycheck for this. Three days a week, I am homeschooling my child. While the housework is mostly split in families with two parents who work outside the home, I handle everything alone. And as other full - time parents have probably experienced, working parents are always calling to see if I can help pick up their kids, babysit, drive them places, etc. My nieces live right down the street from us, so I get that call frequently. I'm happy to help whenever I can, but needless to say, it gets busy around here!
Right now, I just do a little freelance writing. When my son starts school full - time (first grade, since kindergarten here is only half - day), I will return to working outside of the home. At that time, though, my schedule will only be during school hours. Time spent with my son is more important than any amount of money.

Answer 3

I was a stay at home mom for 4 years and I loved it. It wore on me though. That is the toughest job I ever had. I also had an in home daycare. Now though I am a single mom of 2 children ages 4 and 6 and I love getting up and going to work everyday. Both are in school now so I really do not miss much of their day. I am still on the PTA and involved in every aspect. I love being able to go out and have adult time. I love that I don't have to ask people if they need to go potty or cook their food or cut it up even. I like the me time and it makes me feel more like an adult and happier.

Answer 4

I have four children and was able to stay at home with them until they all went off to school. But if that choice was not there I would certainly try and obtain a part time job. My children are 14, 13, 9 and 8. Lets face it, kids grow up so quickly. What they require I feel is our time not material items. They are not little for long and once they do hit their teens their main focus is on their friends with us parents being there as support. Once my youngest started school I did go out and get a job and then a year after that I returned to study at university and am loving it. Finally in answer to your question I am happy with my choice. Good luck with yours =)

Answer 5

I'm basically a stay at home mom. I do try to make money for our family here and there. I had a day care in my home for a couple years and i now do some work for a photographer and sell diapercakes. I wish we had enough money for me to go back to school to become a nurse and even then i would work only part time.

Answer 6

I work full time. I am a single mom so I have no choice. I have worked 3 jobs a once. so I feel like I am on vacation. If I had a choice I would be home everyday baking cookies.

Answer 7

I dont have a choice really, though I probably could work less hours if I wasnt sending my kids to a private school, or renovating the house, but I do try to spend as much time with my kids as possible, and our kids only access childcare if both of us are working at the same time....I am a shiftworker so, rarely do they need to be in care.....and yes I think my choice is the best outcome for our family

Answer 8

I am a full time stay at home mom. I love it. When the kids are older I may find something part time but for now I love being able to take them to school and pick them up.

Answer 9

Stay at home mom.....my choice.

I quit teaching school to raise my kids. They are now 26 and 23. I now keep my year old granddaughter during the day. My oldest daughter wants her child to have what she had growing up. What a compliment!!!

Never regretted a minute of it and never had the time to work part time.

Answer 10

I am married with a 3 year-old and am currently going to school so that I can work outside the home. I already feel guilty that I am not able to "bring home the bacon"...I cannot imagine staying at home, feeling guilty like that for the rest of my life. I also was taught that a woman should be able to work and support herself...ALWAYS...in case something happens....because things DO happen.