I quit my job to take care of my mother

I would of done the exact same thing. There is no way I would let my mom go thru something like that alone and if it took quitting my job, so be it. I'm sorry you had to go thru this and am hoping your mother is better by now...you are in my prayers.

I would say you are a good daughter. But do you really have to quit your job? Can't you discuss with your employer to take unpaid leave for few months until your mother is well. But if at all mother takes longer to recover, then you can quit working altogether. But if you wish to work again, and if you can afford, may be you can think of hiring a maid.

You are a very good child I think it is a very difficult decision. Because you are responsible to take care of your mom. However, on the other hand you have to get some income so that you can pay for the hospital. I hope your mom will soon recover.

I support your decision to do what you did. Quitting your job for your mother is a good thing and she needs caring for so you cared for her. I applaud that.

I am deeply impressed by your actions. We only have one lovely mother. She is always more important for us than daily jobs. If I were you, I would choose to do the same thing. Bless you and your mother!

I support you! It's not an easy thing to you.If I were you I would make the decision as same as you. Altough you quited your job, you can stay by your mothers side.It's enough... Take my prayer to your mother~

You did the right thing hon, don't let anyone tell you different. I would have done the same thing also. I'm very blessed to get to work out of my home so if my mother should have a problem I can bring her here with me and take care of her while doing my work also. She worries about that very thing because I am her only child. She says she doesn't ever want to impose on me. I told her that you don't impose on your child, if you can't depend on your child/children who can you depend on?

I think it's a very brave and selfless thing you've done. Just make sure you have mental support behind *you* during this tough time. I hope she gets better.

Wow!! You are truly a blessing. I would have done the same thing. Its something about a mother that i child, especially a woman feels obligated to do. A mother is always there...well a true dear mother. And like me you're mother probably has been there for you all your life and helped you through lots of ups and downs along the way. She took care of you when you were down and sick, so now that you are an adult, its time to return the favor. I know a lot of people would say thats a huge step to just go and quit your job like that. But a kind hearted person knows better. You can always get a job, there are millions and millions out there. It may not be the one that you are use to or would prefer to have but its a job. But you always have to remember, you only are blessed with 1 mother. And thats in a lifetime. A mother is someone that can never be replaced no matter how hard you try to do it. Mnflower keep being the daughter you are being to your mother. It shows that you love her and you care about her. By all means, you did nothing wrong at all. You took a stand and you Prevailed. I give you props for being that kind of daughter to your mother. You are truly one of a kind. God Bless!

Well, did you ask to take time off from work due to a family emergency first? My mother did that when grandma was having the same situation happening, and kept her job but was able to be there for grandma anyway. But that aside, I don't think it's a bad thing; as long as your family can still support itself while you care for your mother, I think it's fine. I hope that your mother recovers quickly.

Where I live there is an act called FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act. I'm not sure it its just for my state or for all. But you could check. I used it to take care of my father for 12 weeks. I also used it to take care of my daughter, after she had surgery, for 3 weeks. I believe your aloud 12 wees a year. All companies may not support it though. It would be worth checking on. maybe you could get your job back.

I do commend all of your efforts. Of course what you are doing is a wonderful gesture. Any mother would be proud of you. I can only hope that I teach my son values in life that would make him feel like he would need to care for me, the woman who brought him into this world and loved him always. You quit your job but it wasn't in vein. Do you feel good about what you are doing? That's all that matters. Your mother has raised you correctly. And good luck!

hey friend you are obsolutely correct and no one can say you u have done wrong you are the lucky girl to help with your parents and i think every body do the same thing what you did and ill pray for got gave healt to your mother your best friend

I will do the same Mother is the only one Job can find again when you are losting it

I don't know where you're from, but where I live, you can take an extended family leave to take care of family members in times like this. You wouldn't necessarily get paid, but you wouldn't totally lose your job either. Then, if you think that this is going to be a long term commitment, you can quit your job totally. This is a hard thing, I would have done what you did and stay with my mom and take care of you. Also, you mentioned that you are the only girl in the family, does that mean that you have brothers? In my ancestral culture, it's the sons that take care of the parents. If you have brothers, can they help in some way?

You did the right thing. There's nothing in life more important than family, especially those that gave life to you. My grandma had a brain aneurysm two months before I was to start college. I never thought twice. I stayed in the hospital with her for a month and a half, then went home with her to continue to care for her. There are so many things that we can always do at another time. Being with our loved ones could end at anytime, and I would sacrifice any job to spend that precious time with my loved ones.

I think that you're a very devoted daughter and that you shouldn't second guess your decision. Jobs will come and jobs will go but you only have one mother and I'm sure that having you by her side meant a lot to her. I hope she continues her recovery with no problems and, as another poster already suggested, make sure that you take care of *you*, too!

I would of done the exact same thing, and for any member of my immediate family. If i had to choose between a job or my family, my family always comes first.

sorry to know that, mnflower. but i do think you did right and most people will do the same way as you if they were in the same case. mom is the most important thing in this stage, right? after your mom is fine, you could find a job, maybe a better one. so, take good care of your mom, and wish she will recover soon.

I read what everyone had to say and I agree with them. You did the right thing. If I didn't have any sick leave left, I would have taken leave without pay if you had that benefit. I have a very good job with great benefits. My mother just turned 80 last month, and was already showing signs of really slowing down when she was here with us in late April '09. "I'm not like I used to be (meaning not as strong)." I have very big shoes to fill, as I'm 25 yrs younger, and am already slowing down. She doesn't take meds except for aspirin. And vitamins when I'm around her. We lost our youngest last Oct and his anniversary is coming up so I worry about her. To go home to visit her costs $1000 which is hefty. I could possibly save on my sick leave until early Oct, take leave and extend it while I'm out there. And give her a good month to care for her to let her know I care. They are so dear.