Any SAHP's?

[deep]

I'm curious about what types of jobs you guys have that allow you to work from home, and in the evening/night?

IT consulting, some web, database and app development. Also media consulting.

[NorthYorker]

My wife had been SAHM for number of years and even now only works part-time. It all comes down to money, if nothing else. Most pink-collar jobs in GTA pay less then what you need to pay for good daycare for 2 kids. There are fringe advantages too. My oldest one is sure that frozen dinners are tastiests things in whole wide world because she never tried one in her life

[patrob]

I am also a SAHM...with 3 kids - 5 yr. old son & Twins (boy/girl) 2 1/2 yrs. I have been staying at home since I got pregnant with 1st. It's a lot of work & can't even imagine how much child care for all would cost Being a SAHM is a hard job but rewarding. Ofcourse there are times that I just want to explode when they are all fighting about some stupid toy, but what can you do...I keep telling myself it will get easier (I hope) I wonder what it will be like when they are all in school for a full day ...

[AnnaBanana]

Yup, one more SAHM here... I love it and the sacrifice of only having one income is totally worth it for us.

Here's my question for people - I am a fairly educated individual (i have my masters degree)... and am considering being a SAHM for several years as we are not done having children. I already have people wondering when i am going back to work (as i "should" since i have those degrees and they shouldn't go to "waste"). I get asked all the time... and people seem to react strangely when i say that i am unsure - no one seems to understand that at this point in my life i value being a mom over using my degrees in the workforce. So what's the best way to explain this to people? I seem to get a lot of blank stares, and i have heard people say that it was a "waste of time/money" for me to get my degrees.

Also, if i DO choose to return to work, how important is it for me to have things on my resume that are related to my field during the years that i am a SAHM? Do employers these days respect that you have a chunk of your resume that was dedicated to parenting, or do they see it as a negative?

[mrsmagoo2001]

Yup, one more SAHM here... I love it and the sacrifice of only having one income is totally worth it for us.

Here's my question for people - I am a fairly educated individual (i have my masters degree)... and am considering being a SAHM for several years as we are not done having children. I already have people wondering when i am going back to work (as i "should" since i have those degrees and they shouldn't go to "waste"). I get asked all the time... and people seem to react strangely when i say that i am unsure - no one seems to understand that at this point in my life i value being a mom over using my degrees in the workforce. So what's the best way to explain this to people? I seem to get a lot of blank stares, and i have heard people say that it was a "waste of time/money" for me to get my degrees.

Also, if i DO choose to return to work, how important is it for me to have things on my resume that are related to my field during the years that i am a SAHM? Do employers these days respect that you have a chunk of your resume that was dedicated to parenting, or do they see it as a negative?

First of all it is none of their business what you do with your education. When they ask just say "excuses me?" or change the subject.
If you volunteer at the kids school or activates this is great for your resume.

I was involved in a lot of fundraising at school, for the dance team, for guiding etc. I volunteered for a few organizations as well. All that is important job skills. Really helped out for getting a job I wanted but had no formal training for.

[NSMum]

I am also a SAHM...with 3 kids - 5 yr. old son & Twins (boy/girl) 2 1/2 yrs. I have been staying at home since I got pregnant with 1st. It's a lot of work & can't even imagine how much child care for all would cost Being a SAHM is a hard job but rewarding. Ofcourse there are times that I just want to explode when they are all fighting about some stupid toy, but what can you do...I keep telling myself it will get easier (I hope) I wonder what it will be like when they are all in school for a full day ...

We have (7 month old )boy/girl twins as well and two older boys(3 1/2 and 7) and I've been a SAHM since my second son was born. The daycare cost for 3 kids and after school for the fourth child would be unreal so it's cheaper for me to stay at home right now. I won't have all four kids in school for another 4 1/2 years so I feel your pain and there are days I wonder if I'm going to survive too..LOL

[3weddings]

Being a SAHM is a hard job but rewarding. Ofcourse there are times that I just want to explode when they are all fighting about some stupid toy, but what can you do...I keep telling myself it will get easier (I hope) I wonder what it will be like when they are all in school for a full day ...

I have 5 and a half months left before I find out!! HURRAY!! lol

That being said, I am on the fence about going back to work (HR field) or remaining home. My kids have gotten used to Hot lunches (school only has biweekly pizza days), and my being in the school volunteering. I go on almost all school trips, and I am quite active with the school council. I'd hate to lose this most rewarding part of my life.

I have friends who have 'scored' with jobs that have them back at 3pm for the all to important after school routine, and I envy them. If only more jobs were out there like that!!

Yup, one more SAHM here... I love it and the sacrifice of only having one income is totally worth it for us.

Here's my question for people - I am a fairly educated individual (i have my masters degree)... and am considering being a SAHM for several years as we are not done having children. I already have people wondering when i am going back to work (as i "should" since i have those degrees and they shouldn't go to "waste"). I get asked all the time... and people seem to react strangely when i say that i am unsure - no one seems to understand that at this point in my life i value being a mom over using my degrees in the workforce. So what's the best way to explain this to people? I seem to get a lot of blank stares, and i have heard people say that it was a "waste of time/money" for me to get my degrees.

Also, if i DO choose to return to work, how important is it for me to have things on my resume that are related to my field during the years that i am a SAHM? Do employers these days respect that you have a chunk of your resume that was dedicated to parenting, or do they see it as a negative?

I become so frustrated when asked this same question and my obvious initial response should be none of your business, but people will ask! I believe that right now I am doing the most important job of my life and phrase it just like that. No amount of education can prepare us for parenthood. I have been out of my field for 12 years now, but often am anxious to return to work. Then I hear of an upcoming project/assignment/field trip etc, and realize being a SAHM is better than using my education any day!

I've woked a couple of PT jobs while home to fill my time, and most employers appreciate that I chose family over career! It's very surprising.

[Akash]

Ah, now I know why it's '3weddings'

[3weddings]

Ah, now I know why it's '3weddings'

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

I get that often...lol...No it's not MY 3 weddings....it's the three I will be paying for one day!!

I suppose it should be 3CollegeEducations!

[ERIKAAMORRIS]

We did the only thing we could to make sure someone would always be home....I got to do night shifts! 12 hrs per night, 3 nights a week. My son will be in FT school starting in September.

Well, it is mostly by choice as I love working in healthcare and liek being busy.

I like being a mom too (ds is 5 yrs old) but feel incredibly lonely most of the time with only 1 child and few family or friends within shouting distance. Thank goodness for RFD.

I'd love more kids but it's not to be, so i baby my patients instead.

If anyone in the NW GTA wants to playdate...I'm game... park across the street with summer water play...i make good treats, tea and coffee...



erika

[patrob]

We have (7 month old )boy/girl twins as well and two older boys(3 1/2 and 7) and I've been a SAHM since my second son was born. The daycare cost for 3 kids and after school for the fourth child would be unreal so it's cheaper for me to stay at home right now. I won't have all four kids in school for another 4 1/2 years so I feel your pain and there are days I wonder if I'm going to survive too..LOL

I know how it is...especially with having twins, it is so much different than just having 1 baby...a lot of people ask me how I managed taking care of 2 babies when they were small, etc....Sometimes I ask myself the same question , but as they get older, it gets slightly easier until they start fighting/screaming over some toys ... I remember how it was when they were that small...Wish you luck, since it's a very hard job with Twins

[NSMum]

I know how it is...especially with having twins, it is so much different than just having 1 baby...a lot of people ask me how I managed taking care of 2 babies when they were small, etc....Sometimes I ask myself the same question , but as they get older, it gets slightly easier until they start fighting/screaming over some toys ... I remember how it was when they were that small...Wish you luck, since it's a very hard job with Twins

Thanks. When we first found out we were having twins, we were absolutely terrified. We knew just how hard it was taking care of one baby and now there was going to be two to look after. We didn't know how we were going to do it. It's amazing how you can adapt when you are put to the challenge. It hasn't been all sunshine and roses(we have done it pretty much by ourselves and dh works full time), but mostly it hasn't been as bad as I pictured it was going to be. The babies are really good natured and thankfully weren't colicky. We've been very fortunate. But, I'm glad I didn't have triplets or quads..LOL I really don't know how those parents do it.

[Diamondog]

I am looking forward to being a SAHF starting mid April! Wife will go back to work but only for 7 months as we have another on the way. Gov't takes care of their own in terms of parental/maternity leave so hopefully something will work out that we'll both be home until she's ready to go back after number 2.

[sparx]

I wish I were a SAHM, but I am a single parent and have to work. My youngest is 11, oldest 18 now so its not so bad anymore.

I do work for our School District tho so i have 18 days a year where I can stay home with pay with a sick child, or I can take time off with pay to go on field trips/assemblys etc.... So i guess I am a lucky Working mom.