Post by lostinfaith225 on Jan 27, 2015 18:35:29 GMT -5
I never wanted to be until my last job. I oversaw an AmeriCorps Program that ran after school programs for low income families. I saw how much some of the parents missed and I changed my tune.
Also, daycare is expensive and it has helped my migraines immensely!
Post by snarkysparklefart on Jan 27, 2015 20:07:36 GMT -5
I voted for the fired option, since I was fired when I was pregnant with DD (and I sued). It turned into the 'great for my family' option though- my H has had more opportunities in his job, and although I have worked a few jobs since DD was born, it really is what works best for us- he has been the primary breadwinner since I was fired and his job's demanding schedule would not work as well for us if I was working too, so the opportunities he's gotten have come as a result of our flexibility. I hope that makes sense.
Post by mrspadfoot on Jan 28, 2015 10:22:02 GMT -5
I voted SS.
The firm I was working for when I was pregnant closed, so MH and I decided that I would SAH until LO was a year. As I started to look for a new position, I started to have a lot of health problems, and it was decided that it is best for me to remain home, in a low stress environment.
I worked in law before, so going back would not be in my best medical interest.
Post by angelsnight on Jan 29, 2015 23:41:25 GMT -5
I never loved my job, and seeing LO for only an hour or two a day killed me and made me hate my job more. I also hated having to come home and spend the few hours I had with her to cook dinner and do housework, as well as spend my weekend hours doing house work. Daycare wasn't an issue since my dad watched her, but hearing of the things they did each day and getting to play with her and snuggle all day killed me. I am amazed at all the new things she learns and I cannot imagine missing these moments.
My job was extremely stressful, required a lot of hours, late days, early mornings, weekends, a lot of travel, and too much drama, politics, and competition. It definitely put me in a position to potentially be very influential and successful in my field, but it was straining my marriage and home life way too much. Additionally, my nanny worked almost 11 hours 6 days a week and it just was not worth it. DH recently got promoted and our income increased by a significant amount, so it was financially feasible for me to stay at home. We also thought it was best for us to complete our family all at once rather than have me keep taking time off from work. I eventually want to go back, but not until our family gets situated. I love being at home and still do some work independently, but not for pay. Just to keep my resume/CV current for when I do return.
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