Would you work at home if it meant you could spend more time with your family?
By kimko5099
@kimko5099 (195)
United States
March 13, 2007 11:32pm CST
Before I had my baby I was always working and was very independent. It was always hard for me to ask help from others. Even between me and my husband I was the one who was really taking care of everything, thats why it was so hard for me to stay at home after I had my baby, but I was determined to make it work. I wanted to be the one to raise my son so I decided to work at home and I'm glad I did. It was really hard ar first but I now get to spend as much time with my baby while still being able to make money.
4 responses
@sd03bc06 (15)
• United States
15 Mar 07
Being able to stay at home with your kids is the best thing ever. There are too many moms that wish they could stay home that have no choice but to work. I do wish it was easier to be a stay at home mom without having a really tight budget.
@kimko5099 (195)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I felt that way too but now I am able to stay home with my son. It is really hard in the beginning but if ou really want it you can make it happen.
@kimko5099 (195)
• United States
14 Mar 07
The only way for this to happen is to make it happen. Trust me, it was not easy for me in the beginning because I had to try so many things with failure but now I have made it happen for my family. I am always willing to share with people what I do so that they can make it happen for their family as well.
@kimko5099 (195)
• United States
14 Mar 07
I understand how you feel. It took me a long time to find what I am doing right now. I actually have an at home business that I do. When you have an at home business sometimes it takes you awhile to get started but I am very happy with what I am doing. I get to do everything on my own time and still spend time with my baby. If you like I could share with you what I am doing. Another mom helped me get into this and I love helping other moms out.
@jhomanansala (25)
• Philippines
14 Mar 07
I am a working mother, and I just wish I could have the guts to do just like what you did! I am still trying to make both ends meet, while both of us (me & my husband) are working, we leave our son at home with a close relative. Each morning, I convince myself that I have to fulfill my role as an HR professional, but then, of course, loneliness creeps in each time I have to leave my son at home.
I am actually undecided if a change of career is possible at this time, at least do something which would require me work less that 48 hours a week in order for me to have more time for my child?
@kimko5099 (195)
• United States
14 Mar 07
I have an at home business and usually I tell people that if they have a full time job to continue with that until their business takes off, that way you can stil be making money. Then when you start making enough from your business you can quit your job. I miss my son even when I am five minutes away from him lol. I would be happy to send you some info on what I do, that way you could see if it is something you would like to do as well.
