which do you prefer a working mom or a plain house wife??

@nadezna (203)
Philippines
October 8, 2007 12:27pm CST
which do you prefer a working mom with a stable job but has a less time with your family or a plain house wife has a lot of time with your children and your husband but your not getting the dream you want???
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9 responses
@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
8 Oct 07
Well, I was employed for almost 14 years of my life, so I know how much time I missed with my family. My being employed was merely to help out in providing for the financial needs of the family. The dreams I had by the time I had children were mostly for them, not for myself. But I learned a lot from the experience, and my work was recognized by the companies I worked for. So I had that opportunity to be promoted to higher positions in the company. Now that we have our own business, I have so much time with the children. I like and enjoy what I'm doing right now. Running this business with my fiance, I am able to apply all the knowledge I gained as an employee to other companies. I would say I like it that I learned much from being an employee first, before finally running our own business and having a whole lot of time with my family.
@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
8 Oct 07
Good luck to you too. I'm sure you'll do the best you can for your family. Mothers are naturally like that!
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
8 Oct 07
you are really great person i hope i have also the will to the what you've done even having the spirit to do what the best way to balance all anxiety having a work and being a mom ...thank's for the great responsed it really help me to be more stronger....good luck^^
@ailema4ever (2668)
• Finland
8 Oct 07
IF I have the choice...meaning we can survive only on my hubby's income, then I prefer being a housewife with plenty of time with my children until they're big enough for me to be able to get a full-time job. If we can't survive only on one income, then I'll try to have a part-time job so that I still have time with my hubby and children.
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
8 Oct 07
yes that's true if we can really survive on our husband's income that's why i always say to myself that there's a time for everything but it's to hurt to admit that having great time with our family is the best fulfillment in our life that's why there was a saying when you want to achieved something you also have to sacrifice to get it...^^
• Finland
8 Oct 07
Yes, that's right, nadezna. There are prices you have to pay for anything you choose, either to be a full-time career mom or a stay-at-home mom. ;-D Personally, I'm ALWAYS grateful for my Mom 'coz she postponed pursuing her dream to raise us. My brother and I are SO close to my Mom and we love her SO MUCH. ;-D
@subha12 (18441)
• India
9 Oct 07
I like to be working. I don't believe that you should be a plain housewife irrespective of your qualification and all just to show you are a good wife or mother. There are so many working women who have achieved greater heights. When men can pursue their draem, why not women?
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
i also love working too, that's the way i'll be able to help my family and also helping myself to be more productive and happy as well.And in my own personal dreams i really want to become succesful in any way as man can also do to their job.
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
9 Oct 07
I worked when my son was really small. My husband and I worked opposite shifts because I didn't want my child to have to go to daycare. During that time, we got a couple of things paid off, because we both wanted me to become a stay at home mom when my husband had to switch back to days. He switched back to days when my son was 6 months old, so I cut down to just a couple of days of work each week, and our next door neighbor watched my son for about 3-4 hours on those two days. Then she moved, so I cut back even further. I only worked 2 Saturdays a month, until my son was 14 months old. Then we decided that we wanted more Sautrdays together (my husband worked one a month, so we only had one together each month), so I quit working. I've been staying home with my son since April, and only working online. Everyone in our family is happier. My husband has less chores and less cooking to do, my son doesn't have to go to a daycare, and I have peace of mind knowing that I am the one influencing my child every day, instead of someone else.
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
having great time with the family is the best feeling for a mom taking care of the family is the best no money can buy that that's why i also prefer to be at home than having an 8hours job a day.. seeing your child doing new things it makes me happy having seen your child smile making my stress gone, when my husband says how my dish taste so good it makes me feel superb i love to be house mom..I can also help my husband in having an income coz i also have direct selling job i do that job while im in our house that's a great business for both of us..and now i do also did working online too im so thankful for it^^have a nice day
@tantal25 (838)
• United States
9 Oct 07
any will do for me, but of course, it depends on the situation. if my husband can earn good for our family's living, then its okay with me if i just stay at home and watch over the kids or just manage an online business.. but it is very different if we are not that financially stable. i should also work for the sake of our family and not let my husband do the work alone. i'll help him with all the chores.
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
For me, it is ok to work because same as yours, that we are not financially stable, but when i have a job before, my daughter got sick, so i have to choose to be absent for that day because my daughter is sick. everytime i got a new job, my daughter got sick. so i prefer to be at home and take good care of my child. As of now i engage myself in direct selling at home so that even though im in at home taking care of my daughter i earn a little money and it is so helpful and adviseable, for me right now working while i enjoying taking care of my daughter.
@huntbird (277)
• China
9 Oct 07
If possible,of course the plain house wife,but i must have enough money to suppotr it,a wife just working outside all day long,or pay all her attention to his carrer,so how about the family and the children,especially the children,they need love of mom,i know what feel it is,and i trust i won't let it happen again,without money,it is hard to finish anything,right?
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
9 Oct 07
that's why i always see myself doing both having a job while i also taking care of my daughter because we all know that if only one family person had a job it didnt cover all our need we have to help him as well to be more easier for us to carry all the expenses and you can give all the things that your child need and you can also enjoy life as easier as possible if you two both have a job.
@beyonce03 (2331)
• Canada
8 Oct 07
I wish I could stop working and be a full-time mom at my house. By I have a student loan to pay and we have a lot of bills. We also want a really good life to our kids. So I will have to work. But at my job, If the girl who is older then me decide to leave the job, I will be able to only work 32h a week. So I'M hoping she will leave before the kids go to school lol
@nadezna (203)
• Philippines
8 Oct 07
i also wish that for you...thanks for the responsed..have a great day.^^
• Philippines
25 Oct 07
How I wish to become a plain housewife! Because of economic reason, I have to assist my hubby through employment in order to finance the school expenses of our children. Now that our youngest will soon to finish my dream will soon come true. It is a blessing for a mom to personally care for the children because you can mold them the way you wish them to be in the future.
• Philippines
25 Oct 07
i want to be stable and to provide everything my family needs. but of course, i will have to make the effort to spend time with my family when i'm home.