Do You Ever Think About Not Being An SAHM Anymore? Ever Think About Getting A Job?

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Permalink Reply by Kristen Sullivan on October 1, 2009 at 11:10am

I definately think about going back to work- outside of the home, that is. I currently am a freelance writer for a local magazine and also blog for a childproofing company. I love being at home with my children but also feel like I want to contribute to the larger community. Every day, though, I remind myself that my kids will only be small once and try to enjoy the time with them.

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Permalink Reply by Healthy Mom on October 2, 2009 at 3:49pm

I know it's not possible for me. My kids always say they would be sad if I went back to work. That seals the deal for me.. So I started my website. Wrote a cookbook over the summer in my spare time. Ha ha. And found I am happy doing what I do because it is a lot of work to keep of the house, volunteer at school stay organized, cook. drive everyone around, host play dates.....I think I am already tired.
Then add on top of this that I am doing the most important job in the world. I am raising children who will be adults one day, voting and making choices for all of us, and contributing to society. They may make changes that change our world and I want then to go out into world knowing who they are with a strong family and faith foundation. They are so special and smart and I am so lucky to be their mom.

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Permalink Reply by Ann on October 4, 2009 at 7:43pm

I've had part time jobs during the last 7 years (since becoming a mom), and I always dreaded going to work. So now I haven't worked in 2.5 years. Didn't really need it, and while I miss parts of it, there were only certain aspects of it that I do miss. 90% didn't like going in, which made it not worth it.

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Permalink Reply by Lorna Darden on October 25, 2009 at 1:44pm

Yeah you are right you should enjoy the time with your children while they are growing up.

Kristen Sullivan said:

I definately think about going back to work- outside of the home, that is. I currently am a freelance writer for a local magazine and also blog for a childproofing company. I love being at home with my children but also feel like I want to contribute to the larger community. Every day, though, I remind myself that my kids will only be small once and try to enjoy the time with them.

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Permalink Reply by Lorna Darden on October 25, 2009 at 1:46pm

LOL! Yeah I hated going in to work too when I was working

Ann said:

I've had part time jobs during the last 7 years (since becoming a mom), and I always dreaded going to work. So now I haven't worked in 2.5 years. Didn't really need it, and while I miss parts of it, there were only certain aspects of it that I do miss. 90% didn't like going in, which made it not worth it.

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