SAHM or Working Mom?
Did you (or will you) stop working and be a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM)? Why or why not? Any regrets in your decision, like do you find yourself wanting to go back to work, or in the middle of a meeting do you wish you were home instead? What would you tell other mom-to-bes who are considering being a SAHM - do it or not?

SAHM vs Working Mom

Posted by: Soozie on Tue Jul 1, 2008

I have 2 daughters (one of 21 years and one of 5 years). With my eldest daughter, I returned to work when she was 6 months old. I did find it very hard leaving her and now I actually regret that time. I gave up full time work with my second child and at first I hated it. Now i work part-time at the school, so I get all the holidays and get to take and pick her up from school. I absolutely love it! When i first had her, I just wanted to return to work but my husband wanted me to stay at home. I did have to get a part time job, as i would have gone completely mad at home. Now I have the best of both worlds, time with my daughter and work. If you have the choice then I would say stay at home and enjoy your children while you can. They soon grow up and do not want you. I wish that I tried to get a part time job with my eldest, as I did miss out so much with her. At the end of the day - you have to do what is right for you but dont regret anything.

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