Career in an office or, quiting and taking MOM as a full time job?

I just really hope this gets fixed the soonest. Otherwise, I'd have to really find myself something better to do. I surely don't want to be away from myLot too long. By the way, welcome to myLot. I hope you'll enjoy it here. -- You know, I've been to the same dilemma before. It wasn't an easy decision to make, and in fact, it took me a couple years before I finally decided to be a full time mother. First of all, I'm glad you already figured out what's holding you up about work. And, I feel sorry that you are facing a big mind battle, right now. Allow me to share with you my story. When I had my first baby, that was 4 years ago, I was considering quitting my job as a Training Supervisor and be a full time mother and wife. However, I had to provide for my family (mother and siblings) so I had to keep the job long enough so I can save up to give them capital for a business that will be their source of income and be independent from me. I have been really longing to be able to spend more time with my daughter. But, I have to earn money for the reason stated above. My husband is earning thrice as much as me, and is able to provide us our needs, but I don't want to give him the burden of having to provide for my family. My career at work flourished, especially last year. It became more difficult for me to leave my job, since it pays really well and I can't really imagine myself outside the corporate world. I have been working since I was in college, and I'm scared that I would be miserable if I just stay at home. Then, I got pregnant with our 2nd child late last year, and this time, my husband and I are seriously considering my resignation from work. Our eldest would also have to start schooling this year, so she would need more guidance from me, this time. I was at the peak of my career, then, as part of the senior management. But, with God's enlightenment, I got the courage to decide to quit job and take on a bigger responsibility of being a full time mother and housewife. I saved up enough to be able to continue giving monthly allowance to my mother, while I'm still pregnant. And, I have plans to start up a small business later this year, where I will involve my mother and sister, too. Now, I survived 5 months of staying at home, with no regrets. Well, I do miss the paychecks, but I am happier and more fulfilled. I learned how to cook and took more control of the upkeep of our little home. My friend, again, I'd say it's not going to be easy, especially that you'd be needing financial stability with more kids in the family. But, if that's what you really want to do, just plan it out well. You can't just jump easily in to making a decision on this, but it has to be seriously though of and discussed with your husband. I hope my story inspired you and help you with your decision.

I think that if there is any way you can afford to do so, being a stay at home Mum is the best thing in the world that you could do, especially when your child is still only very young. If you are worried about the money then you should sit down with your partner and think about places where you could save money. If you're staying at home then you wouldn't have to pay anything for child care which is obviously a great thing to save money on. Being able to be at home while your child is young can be tiring but very rewarding, and it means at least that you wouldn't be missing out on any of the important things that might happen during their life.

You can afford to do it, go for it girl! I have never in my life heard a mother say I wish I would have spent more time at work. It will be an adjustment for you, but your family will be much better off too. It is good to be with your children instead of work so you can be there for them and help them grow up into respectful young men and women. Plus you get to enjoy watching them grow and learn new things. I think it is very sad for a parent to learn their child took their first steps in a daycare facility. That breaks my heart actually, because they are missing the wonderful things a child does. That is a big part of a toddlers life, learning to walk and to talk and learning to use the potty. To miss out on that is heartbreaking. Besides that, for your overall health it is good too. You are less likely to experience heart attack and the illnesses caused by stress. It is stressful to work and to care for your family as well. I wish every man has a good job so the mom can stay at home and care for the children, or at least the woman has a good job and the man can stay at home. Children need their parents. It gives them confidence. I hear from teachers in lower grades that children cling to them, want to be hugged and just loved on because they have no parents at home for them. Those that do have a stay at home parent are more confident and more likely to succeed in the classroom. You also will have more time to help them learn their schoolwork, and believe me every teacher they have will be so grateful to you for that. You will adjust fine. Every day you wake up you will be grateful to be able to spend these important moments with your children.

You can try to work from home in a different job, there are many things you can do, like, some arts and crafts things. I would question the same as you myself, because kids won't be always kids, and I wouldn't like to miss this stage so important for them. Good luck with whatever you do in the end.

If you don't love your work anymore then you better quit. [b][/b]Being a full time mom is a great job. If you are worrying you can't help your husband for raising money to meet your needs you can have some jobs at home working while being with your kids like. part time jobs like this mylot or the likes.[i][/i][u][/u]

I think staying home with your children is a top priority, if you can afford to stay home with your kids then do it! and in a few months you wont regret it! you will actually be so happy and not want to go back to work - Just my opinion :) i searched for advice on careers and jobs and found this website mycareerexpo.com which offers such great job & career advice! you should look into it