OH my Goodness.. My life is about to change dramaticly... My Husband

It's funny you brought this up! As we 'speak' my DH is out on a very rare JOB - outside of his office - OUT OF THE HOUSE - AWAY FROM ME - and IT'S FABULOUS!!! We own and operate a business out of our house, we have 'guys' that do all the field work while hubby sits in his office directing the guys, drumming up new business and sending out proposals, billing for work done, and OH - let's not forget the hours of RibbitFest he plays every day!! Anyway, at first, it was great, we both got to be home instead of out there in the RAT RACE... Then we had our son... first year was the toughest as the office shared a wall with the nursery... Long story short, we doubled our space with an addition - now the house has two 'sides.' Our offices are on one side while the boy's rooms are on the other side. Far enough away that the noise of a playing three YO doesn't bother the boss too much, but close enough for mommy to hear when he calls... (SIGH) How I miss the days when he went to work and was gone for most of the day... With him home, I always feel as if he's judging me and the way I run the house, take care of the kid, deal with my office job, manage the errands, schedule my school courses, ETC ETC... It's not that I do things any differently when he's gone than when he's here, but I don't have the "Why'd you do it this way?" and the "Oh, I would have done it this way" and lets not forget the "Can you...?", "When you get a minute..." and "Don't forget..." Well, I might be off point here... Congrats on the Hubby's new job and best of luck with doing it all "on your own!" It was just funny how you brought up something that's been on my mind for some time now...

That's exciting! It sounds like a great change. When my kids were small, my husband worked 3rd shift which meant he needed to sleep during the day. So very stressful trying to keep the kids quiet...myself quiet. I had to plan on what I was going to wear the nite before because my going into our room disturbed him.....I think you'll love this new life!

By the time I started working from home our son was already grown and working on his own but he does still live with us. The only negative thing I have found about working from home, was to learn how to be my own boss and not to slack off and the other was all the interruptions from the family when I am working. I used to get really frustrated because they would treat my work at home business like it was okay to bug me while I work, but if I came to their office and started bugging them they would get fired, so they should have been treating me like this also. I finally had to blow up before they got my point and now they have a little more respect for my office door. When it's closed I am working and it better be important if you knock on it. :) I still would not want to go working outside the home any more. I am so happy to work from home and make my living online.

Congratulations on his new job! I am glad that things are going to be better for all of you. Kids aren't going to be quiet and we as adults should know that. I think that he will be happier as well as you and the kids. Was this his choice to get a different job? I wish you the best of luck!

Thats great news that he has a new job. I can imagine how stressful it could be with the two of you home all the time with the kids. If me and the other half have a week or two off together, we start going a bit crazy in each others company. At least if your husband is working 7-5 away from home, he'll be able to spend quality time with you when he is at home, and he'll be getting out meeting other people so if he's ever in a bad mood he can vent it on colleagues rather than the family. Hope things go really well for you all :)

I made a big change moving from New York to New Mexico to be near my now 3 year old granddaughter. I gave up a great job making good money, sold my house in NY. Now after two years of being here my daughter and son-in-law have told me they are seriously thinking of moving to Florida early next year. I really don't want to be in New Mexico by myself so I may end up moving to PR to be with a man I love and who wants me to move there. But what is life but "changes". I hope you enjoy the changes that are coming your way. Good Luck to you!

(Laughs) Just remember that every opportunity has its drawback. Wish you the best, however!

Hi Meandmy3, Oh what wonderful news for you and your family, I would say a very positive change indeed but will take some getting used to after having hubby at home for the last three years and now popping to the shops will me having three in tow all the time. I am so pleased for you. There have been some changes recently where my childcare gave notice but the positive that has come from that is that my work hours have been changed so that I do not have to pay out for as it is within school time and I only have to worry about a few weeks holiday care throughout the year as I get the major holiday periods off anyway. Huggles. Ellie :D

it is good that your husband has found a job he is looking for and you were praying for. 8 hours a day out of the home is not that long. time flies so fast that you will won't notice that it is over. and it is time for him to get home again soon. and you will be able to work as partner again at home.

It sounds like you and your family are headed in the right direction. I think that it is great that your hubby will be working out of the house. Yes, it will make some things a little more difficult for you, such as running to the store. But, at the same time, I can see the two of you becoming closer as a result of him beingout of the house each day. You will both have your own time to do your jobs as you need to without interruptions. I wish the best to you and your family. As for me, I am still trying to build my business. I rely on my on-line earnings to save for some things that I need to really get it going, and here lately, I have had so much to do off-line, I have been lucky to even look at my computer, let alone use it. I just need to get myself back on a decent shcedule with my on-line things so I can get back on track. As far as off-line, my business is slowly growing and I am almost to the point that I have to take the next step to continue growing. For me, this is a great thing, it means tha tI am succeeding!

the only constant in this world is change, and that we should accept every changes that happens in our life, if the change is for the better, then be happy for it, and if the change is for the worst, find a solution to it. i too, had a big changes in our life when my husband start working abroad, very far from us, it would take about 6-9 months without seeing him.at first, i was not used to living without him, but as months and years go by, i was used to it already, the change is for the better financial matter, so i have to accept it, not for me but for the sake of our children's future.

In a way I think it's great your husband will be starting a new job. I'm sure you know how many people in this world would just love to have any job and are not able to find anything because of the economy. I know that there will be downfalls to like him not helping you with the kids and taking care of you if your sick but you will probably have more time to yourself in a way. At this time, I've made drastic changes financially. I've been Saving as much money as I can because my employer might decrease our pay due to the economy and I'm really praying he wont. I wish your husband the best of luck!

I know you can be used for it soon. That's life there is a changes every now and then. It is good for your family the job of your husband only the activity changes because others will watch your kids maybe ur helper. Its really different if other people nurture and care the kids than parents thats why you are worried but longer then you can adjust it .

That is a good news. You and family could enjoy the new wave of life. When a family living in the same old rhythm, boring start to attack them. There's no more pulse of love. Only doing "programmed" activity everyday. When there's a huge change like your family do, it can bring new and fresh atmosphere. Just enjoy your change

congratulation! it is a good news for both of you. I am praying for you too... My life hasn't change anything yet, same old same old. But I prefer to have my hubby work again and We will save more like we used to do.

Well a big change that I did to my life was that i got married to my wife wo was my girlfriend for a long time now. We'll I am happy. The next xhange that I am going to do is to get a different job,since I lost mine .Its lost but not yet gone LOL.\ But I think I let be the next thing im my life.

I think sometime ago we talked about this and i said bad times will not stay forever as good times also do not stay for ever this is life.But i am happy life smiled on you and i wish all the luck and good things should come to you and you forgot the bad time and get a contented life from now onwards and at least no bad time happens again..lots of good wishes from the bottom of my heart.

I love my husband very much. But I think if I had to spend all of my time with him - espcially in the house, we would both go crazy! Im glad that your husband found a job that will work well for the whole family. That can be very difficult with the current economy! Im sure your kids will love being able to run around and play without having to be constantly told to be quiet! It will be a dream come true for them, in that aspect. I hope you are able to get some vacation time in before he starts the next job! Enjoy it!

I am always glad to hear that people's marriages are going well! It seems lately that marriages are having a super hard time surviving with the economy and all the stresses of life. May I ask what your husbands work from home job was? Big changes that I've made in my life. Last year I moved out of my parents house and in with my fiance. It was very hard, because I am very super close with my family. We moved over an hour away, and I remember it was so hard that I couldn't even take all of stuff out of my room at one time! lol Anyway it was a big change for me, but I am so happy where I am now, and I go and visit home as as often as I can. Sometimes change can be scary, but a good thing. I also think that your husband working out of the home will give you guys space and further strengthen your marriage. Good luck!