I quit my day job!
@AmericanWoman (298)
United States
May 26, 2008 6:30pm CST
To start babysitting full time at home which is the best job I love doing in the whole world, I love babies from crawling with them on the floor to teaching them to walk and talk and noticing all the little thing they learn every day. It was hard to quit the guilt of leaving my team members, But this is for me and the joy I want to put back in my life. This is more rewarding then making sure a burger is built right.
The future is in our hands as adults and we have a big responsibility to our children and directing them to a great path!
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@sanzi1201 (644)
• China
27 May 08
You are a great mother,I believe.Yes ,the process your chilren grow up is happy and full of laughing,I think.
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@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thank you! Yes I always make people laugh, my girls are good girls and while they grew up I always made sure everyday I told them I loved them and always hugged them. Now they don't want it so much so I get loney with no one to hug. I worry one day they will be gone, so I continue telling them how much I love them and will always be here for them no matter what.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 May 08
Congratulations on your recent job change! What a change it is. I once hoped to have a day care home and checked into the possibilities. There is such a great need for this service.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thanks, There realy is a great need for loving people who realy do care. And not only do it for the money but, because they love the time spent with children. My girls are 13, 15, 17, they realy don't want me goo gooing all over them anymore and I miss that.
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
27 May 08
I am always happy when I see someone be able to do a job that they love. And, it sounds like you're going to be a good babysitter because you have a good attitude towards children. I wish my babysitters had that attitude. I had a couple of really nice ones, but I had some really nasty, evil ones.
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@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thank you.
Me to a couple of times. Thats why early on in my girls lives I stayed home while they were young. But now I am so happy because
I know how I want my children treated and I have seen some sites that say "no infants!" and I think that is sad. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
27 May 08
I guess that's the best decision AmericanWOman, at a young age, kids need you most and it is much wonderful that the mom is taking care of them, it's different when you will just ask someone to do it. ANyway, as they will grow and begin to attend school, you can go back working again and for sure, your team mates will mis you but they will understand why you choose to be with your kids and family 24/7.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
28 May 08
Yes sometimes you have to make a choice thats good for your family.I just feel in my heart its the best thing to do. Thank you
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
27 May 08
Being happy at a job can be vital. If you get more from it than your other job, go for it. I am sure you make a contribution that counts. That can mean alot. Enjoy it everyday. I say good for you.
@Elixiress (3878)
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27 May 08
It sounds as though this job is going to give you a lot more job satisfaction than your previous job. It is also a lot more flexible, so you can balance your time between children, mylot and household tasks as you don't have to waste hours of your day travelling to and from work.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
28 May 08
Thats right no loss time going to work and home, no expensive gas to keep buying all good benefits. Thanks for the reminder.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
27 May 08
i agree completely with you... raising a child is the best thing that a woman can do and is the best job... i will also quit my job if i have a child already... i don't have any now so i still work full time... but once i have my own children, i am determined to raise them by myself until they grow up before i go back to work again... take care and have a nice day...
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes, that sounds good.It is sometimes hard it seems now days you need to good incomes to survive.I put over twice the amount of gas in my car now, than I did 5 years ago when I bought it.Children should be raised by mommies and they can be just have to find the right person to instill the same values as you do too working as a team. Thanks
@mac1946 (1602)
• Calgary, Alberta
27 May 08
good for you,I hope you enjoy it as much as I have for the last 40 years,I have now basicaly had to give it up with the exception of family,as I am also a locksmith with my own business which I also love,I just no longer am able to handle the parents that refuse to allow my methods.
I guess I am just to olf fashioned for this day and age.
But as you are still young,I am sure the babies will learn plenty from you.
Many Blessings.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thank you. your methods huh,lol
I am a believer that talking about your child hood and happy times of growing up in the country and also the city sharing your life experience with others will sooner or later have a need in there life. One day I will be gone and I would love to be remembered in a good way.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
27 May 08
I absolutely loved working in daycare-preschool. I loved thinking of interesting units to "study" everything for a week would have to do with the unit. Kind of like Kindergarten-lite. The kids seemed to enjoy it too.
If I had the right kind of house, I might have quit my dayjob too and opened a home daycare. As it is, I can't afford to be a teacher in that setting anymore as they aren't paid what they are worth.
Congrats on being able to do what you love!
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thank you. Its true teachers are not paid enough theyn have a very important job. Teaching our future and guiding them. Maybe one day I will have a house full, well at least four or five would be nice. Thank you.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
27 May 08
its good that atleast you are enjoying something that you are enjoying doing. in whatever job we work, we must make it sure that we are doing the things according to our liking also/ but its not always possible to do.may be there are something realted to money or whatever.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes for years I worked at different jobs looking for the one to make me happy, Finally I have found it. Thank you.
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
27 May 08
If you're really happy watching children then I wouldn't feel guilty quitting my day job! It seems like you really love what you do and if you were unhappy with your regular job, then it's time you did something you enjoy.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
I did like my job I was on my way to manager. but, I just started looking at this life as to short and I want to spend the rest of it not under stress of the daily lunch hour but, with the joy of making a differeince in a babies life. See there eyes light up and that smile is what will keep me young. :)THank you.
@misshoney (973)
• Philippines
27 May 08
hello americanwoman :-) wow that was a brave and daring move and i salute you. it is not easy to settle for a job that you love but you know pays less than your previous job.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thanks. It was hard I thought about it for 3 weeks and and finally said I am going to do it for me! Maybe one day I will get the money up and going again but I am not worried I happy of my decission
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
27 May 08
That is the best attitude for someone who works with children can have. It is rewarding work. I am glad that you are able to do something that you love to do. Also happy that you commited to helping to put children on the right path. I did home day care for a few years, it was wonderful to be with the children, it was rough on my home however. Wonderful luck to you.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thank you so much. yes I did go to work for more money but now that my house is cheaper and my car paid for it is the best time for me, I already watch a 9 month old boy for the last 3 months, I met his mom online at care.com where I have my profile and he is an angel with the most stunning blue eyes, I miss him when he goes home. I want more babies.lol My girls love him too specialy my 17 year old she goo's over him.
@miachen (68)
• China
27 May 08
Admirable mother! God bless you.
To be a kind and considerate housewife will be also my dream when I get marry one day.
It's so great for me that do houseworks well and teach or play with children. Cooking wonderful meal for my family, planting some lovely flowers in my yard, all of these houseworks make me feel happy.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Yes now that I don't work I can plant flowers and cook every day and do extra things with my girls and not be to tired like I used to be.I believe it was a good decission. Thank you.
@MsEddie86 (234)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I agree with u totally. children are so much fun i jus hate to see them sick it jus hurts my feelings so bad because u cant do anything about it but give them medicine in hopes that it will work. thats the only thing that would bother me so much about keeping kids
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
27 May 08
I babysit my neice and i have been caught in some embarressing positions playing with her (i've had her since she was about 3weeks old). Not that i cared , we have the best times! I worked when my own kids were small so this has been a whole new experience and it is great! She is 3yrs. old now and we still have a blast most of the time.
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Thats what I'm talking about having a good time giving memories for them and youth for us. Thank you for sharing. every day is a new experience.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
27 May 08
The most important thing is to be happy at your job, and do something you love . Teaching small kids is a very rewarding job! You should like you are great with kids , and maybe someday you will be a teacher . Good luck !
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
It does make me happy. A peace within. Thanks for commenting.
@sxrxnrr45601 (1171)
• United States
27 May 08
You Go Girl!!!!!! We as parents need more of you out there and I am a frim beleaver that the future is in our hand and that the kids are our furture and I am glad to know that there is still someone out there like this I am a stay at home Mother and I love it all though it is hard because we have a very limited income me and my hunny both feel this is the best for our kids and Thank you for being so loving and caring!
@AmericanWoman (298)
• United States
27 May 08
Aw, thank you. That was very nice. I realy do think stay at home moms have a huge impact on there children. But if you can not stay home having someone who cares for them much as you do is the next best thing. And thank you.
@Kanesha1028 (154)
• United States
8 Jun 08
You are right. I just quit my day job and I wish I hadn't. Now I'm broke and depending on my mom.
