motherhood - the hardest career

congratulations to one brave soul and welcome aboard I should say! I'm you six years ago. Unlike you, though, I was forced to stay at home because I can't get a yaya I could trust. Moreover, my son was just so sickly that he would show symptoms of varying sorts whenever I get hired to a new job that I decided to just stay at home for good. I became financially dependent on my husband as a result. It was the first time in my life that I became dependent on another person for my needs, financially especially. I was also available to my son and my husband 24/7. Looking back, I'd say it was the best decision I have to make ever! I was just so happy taking care of my young son whole day and have time enough for my husband when he comes home at night. Everyday, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to do just that on a daily basis for six years.

And you have chosen the best job ever!! It certainly is a VERY hard job but it is also VERY rewarding. It is wonderful when a mum is able to have the opportunity to spend that important time in a child's life totally with them. Sadly so many mums today have to return to work for financial reasons. I was lucky enough to be able to bring my 5 children up myself and found the experience hard work, tiring but really really rewarding!! Good luck to you and your child!!

well you could always have another career inline with being a mother...you can be a mylotting-mom! haha, stay healthy jas, we miss you already (now that you've decided not to go back, I think I'll transfer to the night-shift, sure feels lonely in the morning without you - though Gracee will kill me if I'm in the night-shift) ^^

It is a very hard career. My employer at the time when I had my eldest was counting on me quitting and I didn't so it was a nightmare after I came back from maternity leave and I was only able to hang on 11 more months, then spent 5 yrs at home and have a total of 3 kids. And I work part time on hubby's days off just to get out of the house and of course help with finaces.

i admire your dedication. it is really a tough choice, but still you indeed up choosing a most rewarding job. i admire you for this brave and bold move.

You are right jasmin motherhood is the hardest career and being a mom is not an easy task because the success of our family lies on our hands. A mom thinks always about her kids, even if they're not with her, a mom loves her kids in a way that they will never understand, a mom will be there for her kids when no one else will, a mom will catch a grenade, take a bullet, stand in front of a train and ask God to take her instead of her child.....Good day!

Good for you! I wish I could do the same but unfortunately there are so much expenses and so much to save for in the future. I am thankful that I only work 5 days in a week excluding holidays and our company is pretty near our home. Goodluck to you and enjoy :)

I am glad hat you love being a mother. Reading by the title alone makes me wonder if motherhood does not suit you. I guess it is a sacrifice worth more than all the money in the world to be a mother.

That what I call as great sacrifice~ It is better the parents themselves take a good care of the kids. I like your decision to take care your baby by your own as more parents like to hire maid for their babies. I am sure you made a right choice!(^^)

You said it right, deciding to be a full time mother is the hardest career. But the best career of all. You may not receive salary every pay day but looking at your baby's smile, growth and development each day and being there in every big step that he or she will take soon is the great achievement as a mother.

I think, you have decided well and have consulted your husband about it. With the BPO job, you can actually go back to it when your baby is old enough to be handled by a nanny. Meanwhile, it will be your greatest joy to rear your child. Enjoy it!

Congratulations~ you made the best decision in your life and I am sure that you'll never regret it. I know that your children will grow up to be a good son/daughter because you will give your 100% time and love for them. Goodluck and stay happy!

I admire you for doing that, that is a very tough decision to make. I've been through that ten years ago. I'm also a full time mom and I am proud of it. I am proud of you also.

I agree that being a mother is the hardest career given by God to woman and we can consider it as the happiest too. I'm a mother for a year and a half and I'm enjoying it. At first it's hard to adjust but as time passes by I know I can handle my role very well. Maybe not that perfect but I want my child to consider me as the best mom despite of my young age.

Hi jasmin! That's good for you! Nowadays it's hard to give up a job because of the hard times. And yet you did it for the sake of your baby. I applaud you! Good luck with motherhood!

You won't be sorry. I decided to become a stay home mom after my second child was born, my oldest was only a year and a half old when I had my second. I worked full time for a few months after she was born and then I went part time. My mom, my mother in law and my sister's husband's mom all took turns watching her for me. Once my son was born we just decided it was best for me to stay home. That was about 14 years ago and one more child later. I have never regreted the decision. Money was tight for a little while but soon my husband's earnings increased. I babysat other kids to make some extra money for a while and I eventually started an online business, and I am happy to say I am still here for my kids every day.

I salute people like you who are courageous enough to give up their career and be a full time mother. In today's time, it is practical to have both the mother and father working for the future of their kids but they do not realize that instead of preparing for the future, they should also guide their child to reach it and what's the best way to do that? Giving TIME to your children and not just work, work, work. In my line of work, students coming from a broken home is increasing every year and mostly, the reason is because of money so once again, I salute you! Indeed, you made the right choice!!!

In a matter of fact this career really the best we had as a mother. Imagine we are responsible to our children since the beginning from the onset of gestation until they born and grown up as fully matured. I remember the time that my kids are small, i stopped working and begin a full pledge mother and wife . Of all the struggles had passed i remain standing and still at my family's side. Lots of problems and if i will bring back the past i feel it was a tiring moments. Asking myself how did i we survive? So miracle.

Ii is the most rewarding career to be able to take care of our family and children. The feeling is precious and no amount of salary can equal the feeling of the worth of motherhood. It may be the hardest, but it is the most gratifying feeling there is compared to any career.

Hey jasmin_niza! I'm a mom and I'm from the BPO industry as well. You made the right choice. No amount of money can equal the joy of being able to take care of your child. Motherhood is indeed the hardest career on Earth. But who cares how hard it is? Nothing else matters when you are with your child. Congratulations!