f/u to phone interview

JillBean78 · August 2010

He emailed me today for an in person interview.

Kind a scary.

So moms that work, will I regret getting a job??

houndbaby · August 2010

I like working, right now part-time works better for me, especially with another little one on the way. But I plan on looking for full-time work for next fall. The SAHM thing just isn't for me, I felt like I had no life and never did anything. It was really hard to leave Jake with a sitter at first, but I don't give it a second thought now.

JillBean78 · August 2010

I like being a SAHM, but I don't necessarily love it as much as I thought I would. I really am craving being able to do a job that doesn't involve changing poopy diapers and cleaning up the food he has thrown around. I feel like I sound heartless saying that though. I enjoy being able to do things a few times a week with mommy friends but for the most part I feel like I'm really struggling to love being a SAHM. I see other moms that just love, love, love it and it makes me feel bad for not being like that.

Still, the thought of actually working full time makes me really nervous. Telling my mom makes me even more nervous, I love her, but when we do something that she doesn't agree with, watch out world.

ntstultz · August 2010

I do not like working full time, but don't have the option of staying home. If I could work part time that would be ideal. I feel like I miss out on so much not being home during the day. I know I would lose my mind being home all day long, but having even a few more hours in the afternoon would be nice. It's so hard getting my house cleaned, cooking dinner at night, I feel like we are always in a rush because we are go, go.

Good luck though Jill, hope it goes well for you!!

allobosc · August 2010

houndbaby:
I like working, right now part-time works better for me, especially with another little one on the way. But I plan on looking for full-time work for next fall. The SAHM thing just isn't for me, I felt like I had no life and never did anything. It was really hard to leave Jake with a sitter at first, but I don't give it a second thought now.

This is me. I love my summers with DS though. I'd definitely work at least p/t if it made sense $$$-wise with daycare/sitter costs.

Once the kids went off to school, I'd definitely work.

Ron*N*Kel · August 2010

Okay, I guess I'm the oddball because I LOVE LOVE LOVE staying at home w/ the babies! Not one part of me wants to go back to work. I don't care if I sit in the house all day, I just love being at home! I love being the one to lay Abby down for a nap and being the one she see's when she wakes up. I love watching the different things they learn every day. Even with the older ones it is so nice to see them off to the bus in the morning and be here when they get home. I am 100% more happy and my life is for sure less stressful.

I think if you want to work then do it! Staying home is not for everyone. If it is going to make you a better person and be happier then go for it! I know one day I will have to go back to work and I will deal with all the feelings then. I worked with my oldest 3 full time and while I missed them I was just like the previous posts ... I eventually didn't give it a second thought. I knew they were well taken care. You will be fine! GL!

Fultstobe · August 2010

I guess I am odd man out. I was not built to stay at home. I like my job as a teacher because I know I would want someone like me for my child at school. I like to think that I am a good roll model and someone to look up to. Granted, when my job is stressful, I look at Sloane and I don't want to put her down. It seems as though when I am with her, I am more patient, etc. since we don't have much time together. It also helps that I have a husband who shares household responsibilities (most of the time ;-) ), and wants to spend just as much time with Sloane as I do. I am not on my own here and that's important!!!!!

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