Polling ALL moms with kids at home

[Barb D]

Do you work/stay home because you want to, because your DH wants you to, or both?

 

[cynsaun]

I own my own business, and have a design studio in my house. My husband is a pilot, so he is gone a lot. It is very important for a bit of stability for the girls, so I choose not to work outside the home.

 

[onecoolmama]

DH doesn't care either way. He would prefer me to stay home, but if I wanted to work, that would be ok too.

I choose to stay home, I think it is important with my kids!

 

[oogieboogie]

I work because DH is the SAHD.

 

[grinningghost]

I stay home because of my MS. (And that's multiple sclerosis, NOT Mission:Space DISheads).

 

[Lewski709]

I work outside the home because DH is self employed and we need health insurance for the family. It's nice have the $$ too, I make more.

 

[Serena]

(married)Ok, it used to be that I stayed at home because he worked and made more money than I did, or could. He had a second job to help too. He's a workaholic and he could handle that much easier than taking care of the girls.
So, he worked, I did every thing else. I took care of my kids and other peoples kids, either at a daycare or at home for many years.

(single)Now, I work because I need the money, and because if I need to be able to speak to adults during the day.

I clicked on the button for something else.

 

[Barb D]

I just realized (shame on me) that I didn't give any options for single moms! I'm so sorry. If that's your case, please vote with the one if you feel that is closest.

I also didn't put in an option for not working because of health reasons. Again, just choose the closest option.

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

I am a SAHM for several reasons. First there are not alot of job openings here and fierce competition for the ones that exist (this is a SMALL military town). I tried to get a job when we first moved here, but after my interview the manager said she would rather not hire a military spouse because they are not in it for the long term (why am I penalized for HAVING to move every so many years!!) and well what could I do? I was also pregnant last year and had a few problems. Oh and it is hard to work at a job when your DH is being constantly deployed and you have no one nearby (within 1300 miles) to help out. I have always had a full time job since I was 16 and I really hate staying home ALL the time. Despite what people think there is NOTHING good on tv during the day (which is why we watch Playhouse Disney ).

 

[Divamomto3]

I work part time as an RN in an ICU. I used to work because I needed the money to pay the bills, now I work because I need the money for all the extras that I've grown accustomed to. I work 2 shifts a week and make really good money and have great benefits. Plus, I work in the middle of the night and no one even realizes I'm gone! I work with my best friends and I really feel like I have the best of both worlds.

 

[BedKnobbery2]

work because I'm a single (divorced) mom. But I stayed at home when I was married (we both wanted it) and worked from home until I felt the kids were old enough to handle me working outside of the home. But my schedule is still such that I'm here to see them off in the morning, and usually here when they get home in the afternoon (or shortly thereafter).

 

[skuttle]

My DS will be one on July 2nd. I went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. I went back because I wanted to...I didn't go through 4 years of college and 3 years of law school to become an attorney and then just give all of that up because I have children. My DH supports my decision, and would support any decision I make. I enjoy my job and it is a part of who I am. I love my son more than anything, but I would not be happy being a SAHM...that's just not me.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I stay home because it is the job I have always wanted. DH is fully supportive of me being a SAHM.

 

[KimRaye]

I work PT because I want to. I know I do not like cleaning house so, I wanted something else to do. I stayed home for 6 years with my kids after youngest DD was born. When she started full day kindergarten, I got an awesome PT job that is solely based on my kids (sick) and school (holidays/vacations) schedules. Today was my last day until Labor Day, just like my kids! LOVE IT!!!! Having extra money isn't too bad either.

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

I work because:
I want too
I'd go crazy if I didn't
I make more money than DH and I have insurance

 

[mum4jenn]

I checked "something else".

I work because I need to but I work at a job where I am working during school hours and I am home at all the breaks that school has.I work in school nutrition and THAT was our choice so that I could be home as much as possible. The pay is really lousy but it allows us to take more family time.

 

[stacilee]

BUT it is the hardest job I have ever had AND no matter how bad I mess up sometimes they refuse to fire me. What's with these people!

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

I work 1 day a week as an RN for extras such as vacations. I don't like being a nurse, so I don't want to work, but if I don't we'd be sitting home more than I'd like.

 

[preshi]

I picked something else because I work outside the home because I HAVE to, both DH and I wish I could stay home and raise the kids in this area that just isn't possible right now.

 

[tonyswife]

I stay at home because I want to. But, that's just what works now. Who knows if I'll be able to do this for many years to come? I may go back to school full time or I may work full time or part time...or something. We're flexible. DH supports whatever I want to do, within reason of course, we (collective) all have to make decisions like this based on so many different criteria. I love hearing about why other people made their choice because we are always evaluating our choices to make sure we're still doing the right thing for everyone in the family.