Comments on: Finally Quitting The Worst-Paying Job I’ve Ever Had

By: mama speak

mama speak — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:32:30 +0000

AMEM Sista!

I have worked since my first (now 5YO) was 6 weeks old. As of April I became a full-time SAHM & it’s killing me! Ok, I’ve had a few health issues that are really the problem, but it truly is the hardest job ever!!! That being said, I had 5 years to really think it over and know that it was really what I wanted, so when we realized we could afford it I jumped at it.

That being said, my 2YO had gotten super attached to me so she is started a pre-school 2 days a week (3 hrs a day) because I agree w/Margie, “it take a village” and LittleSpeak needs to be reminded that other people can kiss boo-boos and give her time outs too (not that that’s all I do all day). I just think it’s really important for kids to realize that the way mom or g’ma does it isn’t the end-all-be-all to everything. The sooner they get that the easier their lives will be. Here’s the greatest part: I will have TWO FREE MORNINGS now!!! Ok, I’ll probably volunteer in 5YO’s kindie class one of those days, but still!

If I had been able to be a SAHM from the beginning I would appriciate it and would probably be clammering to get back to work.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:51:54 +0000

Good on ya for doing what’s best for you and yours!

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:41:27 +0000

Good luck! I bet you are a better stay at home mum than you give your self credit for!

Enjoy work.. But enjoy when you come home the most!

By: Kelly M.

Kelly M. — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:00:51 +0000

Your a good egg, dont let anyone tell you different.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:53:04 +0000

You are a good SHAM. It is the hardest and most important job you will ever have. Do not be so hard on yourself. You are doing a very good job. I applaud you and your husband.
Nancy

By: Shawna

Shawna — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:28:22 +0000

Sing it sister. I’m in the same boat as Rebel – one year mat leave. I’m two months in and I love having my year with my little ones… but by the end of a year I’m ready to go back to work. I think it’s great if someone can stay home; I wonder if I can convince my husband to be a SAHD?

By: WonderSpot

WonderSpot — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:27:45 +0000

Your little “life suckers” are super cute; I’d miss them, too! I think it’s great that you know how much you enjoy working out of the home, and even if you do feel some guilt (which I don’t think any mom should feel…well, inside the norm of “not feeding the kids to the pet gator” sorta mom), you know you’re giving your kids your best, which is all that really counts.

So, suffice it to say, I hope you had a great day.

By: Wacky Mommy

Wacky Mommy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:42:19 +0000

“I have always done more good with those 3-4 hours at night than I could ever do with an extra 9 hours during the day. I cherish more and I yell less.”

Ditto, thank you. Just started my new outside-of-the-home job today and WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! already I am so much happier. (Then I always have to add, “not that I don’t love my kids,” like a guilty mom mantra.) I LOVE them. But I also love getting paid and not having a 6 and 8 year old yell at me because I’m “playing wrong.” How can you play wrong?

Have a great week, Zoot.

By: jessica

jessica — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:32:29 +0000

I hope the first day back was great for EVERYONE!

By: miuzi

miuzi — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:47:27 +0000

Good luck today Zoot! But all I really want to say is love the new look and love the Buffy musical reference even more. Anya = awesome.