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Any SAHM want to go back to work?
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
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Janice
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Any SAHM want to go back to work?
I am a sahm because I felt it was best for our kids.
For 5 years i had a great time doing it...now I am without any mom friends and my days get lonely.
(we moved)
s far as interaction-we were busy and always with a group hanging out.
now, i am a sahm who is able to volunteer, be room parent, take kids to sports.
i babysat, sold jewelry, bartended...i don't mind working at all-but dh's schedule is hard to work around.
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Posted 9/20/12 11:37 PM  |
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mcl916
my two loves
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Any SAHM want to go back to work?
I was never a FT SAHM but only worked very PT after having DS (usually 1x per week). After DD was born I had the opportunity to go back FT in a new position and I went for it because I never truly loved being a SAHM and felt working more would bring me more balance. So far it's going pretty well, but I work overnights so it gets stressful since I'm not sleeping great. I never in a million years thought I would prefer to be a working mom but I really do love the adult interaction and mental stimulation that I get there. Eventually I would love to go PT working 2 long day shifts, I think that would be the perfect balance for me. It's so tough trying to figure out what is best for you, your kids, and your family.
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| Posted 9/23/12 9:28 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: Any SAHM want to go back to work?
Posted by FlowerWife
i couldn't possibly feel any more opposite!!
im a SAHM but not on purpose. it wasn't my choice although i wish it was.
i would give almost ANYTHING not to go back to work. my husband does not make nearly enough for that to ever be an option. we'd need to win the lottery.
i dont miss ANYTHING about work. i hate my old corporate environments and i loathe the thought of having to balance that and DD and any more future kids.
however almost all of my friends are SAHMs and we all have similar aged children. i feel more isolated going back to work and having to fit in with corporate BS than i ever have over the past 16m staying home with DD.
i am only sharing this because i find it so interesting how we all want what we don't have. if it weren't for money i wouldn't ever for a second consider going back to work. maybe once DD and any future children are in school full time. but as babies i wouldn't want to miss a moment of this. they only stay little for a short time.
You said it, grass is always greener. No matter what I do, I feel guilty! I've worked full time , and I've stayed home. Either way, I feel bad about something, mommy guilt 
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| Posted 9/23/12 10:02 PM |
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Budjeg11
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Any SAHM want to go back to work?
I am so glad that you posted this.. I am an almost FTWM (4 days a week) and tomorrow is my first day back at work after a `10 day vacation and 10 wonderful days of being with DD-- Ive been depressed all weekend and dreaming about how I can become a SAHM and how wonderful that would be.. I logged on to LIF to ask " any SAHMs ever wish they worked? "..grass is definitly always greener.. a balance is ideal.. part time or flexible work /hobby and the flexibility to spend time with your DC
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| Posted 9/23/12 11:31 PM |
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