I'd be interested to know what is your opinion of stay at home parents? (I was going to put mothers but remember in time that lots of fathers choose to stay at home too.) I am weighing up the many options that lie ahead of me in choosing whether to return to work or not - how this will affect our finances, the children, me, my husband and what other people will think of me? Please be honest with your opinions – no offence will be taken – thanks.
Stayed at home whilst my kids were babies,loved watching the grow up.Was difficult going to work afterwards, and expensive. Was always worrying if they were ok.
i have moved out of my parents house 10 yrs now and i have my own family i could never move back home 2 used 2 my own space and i have always been very independant
i worked as a legal executive at the old bailey and loved my job, im 22 and have an 18 month old daughter. me and my partner worked hard to save up and buy a house, get some savings so i could stay at home with our children. even tho i loved my job, i wouldnt miss my daughter growing up for anything. we are planning our second one and when they are old enough to go to school, i will be going back to work.
I had this dilemma only a few months ago, I had a wonderful job, didn't pay loads but it fit in perfectly with my two older children going to sschool and the baby would have been at the child minders, however, I felt I just couldn't bring myself to miss out on my babys firsts, and have her bought up in her early years by a childminder, and also, we'd have only been making an extra £30 odd quid a week more than If I stayed home. Not worth it, I'd rather have my daughter with me and learning my values, than see her carted off to a childminders, never mind the extra money.
I work 3 days in the office and do another day on a flexible basis at home which I spread out over the week. I wouldn't work full time. Luckily I have good employers who are flexible regarding time off if children are ill etc, and coming in late and leaving early to pick kids up if necessary. I think finding the right balance is important and that is diffrent for everyone.
I think most mum's would prefer to stay at home in first few years, but it is probably all down to finance, nursery fee's can be expensive tho, so everything must be taken into consideration. I wouldn't worry about what other people think, after all it is nothing to do with anyone else - do what is best for you and your family etc - every case is different, and other people should not judge you, and if they did you should take no notice. If they are your friends, they will understand whichever decision to come to. Good Luck
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