https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 12:33:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2096040 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:08:03 +0000 NovBaby1112 2096040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you everyone for sharing, it helps hearing other prospective a and experiences. </p> <p>@skipra: good for you for going back to school! I've always wanted to go back for something else, but feel it would be so hard now...</p> <p>@ElbieKay: haha, I'm afraid I might hate it! But my LO (almost 2.5) is just so fun now. </p> <p>@BandDmommy: that's a good idea! glad that you made the right decision for your fam</p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: thanks for sharing! The way I'm feeling is that I can always go back into the workforce, after a few years. I'm just nervous to pull the trigger. </p> <p>@jetsa: hmmm that might be a good idea- I'll have to check and see what they consider full time at my job. That might be avoid compromise. </p> <p>@sunny: im sorry to hear that :bummed: I hope things get better for you</p> <p>@fancyfunction: thanks for sharing! </p> <p>@MrsMccarthy: I agree that staying home will prob be way harder than my job, that's for sure!</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: that's true- I might feel better about the decision either way of I give it a shot first and see what it's like. I like the idea of dropping hours or going Pt, but don't know if that is possible...</p> <p>@Mrs. Tiger: that's awesome they let you switch! Thanks for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2095372 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:46:41 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 2095372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took an extended maternity leave for my 2nd (7 months) due to medical reasons. SAH was/is not for me, but I was able to switch to part time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2095371 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:45:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 2095371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do not regret quitting to SAH at all. But I liked my job- some days more than other, but never loved it. I did really like my coworkers. But I always knew I wanted to stay home and I have no regrets. My worst days at home are still better than my best days in my office- but so much harder! </p> <p>I think if I was really unsure I would go back, commit to a certain amount of time to get settled, then reevaluate how you are feeling. Of course the first week would be really hard, so I feel like you need to give it a few weeks before deciding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2095256 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:43:15 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2095256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: I went back when LO was about 8 months, which was earlier than I wanted but a good opportunity came my way, so I went ahead and took it. I'm glad I did, because with the drop in oil prices, there has been a slow-down in hiring in my city. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2095145 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:54:30 +0000 sunny 2095145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I'll wall you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2095008 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:02:38 +0000 MrsMccarthy 2095008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all but I never had a job I loved. I find staying at home way harder than any job I ever had but also way more fulfilling. I do miss bringing in my own money though and it can make things rough with my husband sometimes even though I wouldn't make much more than daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094997 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:58:53 +0000 Anagram 2094997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: Do you mind if I ask about the confidence part? What made your career and confidence take a hit? Is it the one year off, or the balancing act of being a WOHM or both? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094992 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:57:47 +0000 fancyfunction 2094992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't regret it. I was getting to the end of my rope at my job and my salary would have gone towards daycare - which made absolutely no sense to me. I'm so happy I get to spend the days with M and witness all of her firsts. I think when she goes to school I'd like to do something non-stressful part time. I also volunteer and do some freelance writing, therefore I don't feel completely separated from the "professional" world. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094870 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:11:42 +0000 sunny 2094870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really struggled with this decision. My plan was to take off ~1 year and then return to the workforce. I was able to return after ~13 months away. However, my career (and confidence) has taken a HUGE hit since I returned and I sometimes wonder if it is irreparably damaged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094865 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:10:12 +0000 jetsa 2094865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: what about just cutting back your hours if you are unsure? I stopped working fridays and found a daycare that doesn't charge me full time and love it, its a perfect balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094825 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:56:23 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2094825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really loved teaching, but I don't regret leaving. I knew that for me I would really struggle with balancing family and work and wanted to be the one to spend the days with my kids. I still have days where I miss my job a lot. I miss being with people. I miss seeing that light bulb when a student "got" something. I miss the problem solving and the constant buzz of being with 25+ 10 year olds all day. But I dont regret it. I may go back eventually, but I may do something else instead. I appreciate that season for what it was, but I am so thankful I have the opportunity to be home with my own children. I loved it, but most days I love this more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094739 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:27:51 +0000 BandDmommy 2094739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit because my son struggled at daycare. I made more than enough to cover two kids in daycare. However, with my son struggling and my job being extremely demanding did not go well together. I don't miss work at all. I do plan on doing somethjng fun once all kids are in school, like aerobics instructor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094729 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:24:34 +0000 ElbieKay 2094729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went back to work after 3 months and do not regret it one bit. I am not cut out to spend 24/7 with a baby no matter how cute he is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094653 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:01:11 +0000 skipra 2094653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no regrets but I also did not love my job. I didn't hate it and liked my coworkers but I often felt that by doing the work I was doing was just wasting hours of my life. Now I have some distance and perspective I can see it was absolutely for the best. I'm pretty sure I could find a new job easily but have decided that I am going to pursue something more meaningful, which means more school. I am so happy with this plan and honestly if I hadn't left work to sah it probably would never have been an option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094624 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 12:52:25 +0000 NovBaby1112 2094624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: thank you for your honest feedback! I'm afraid of regretting the decision as well, but it's so hard to predict what you will feel!</p> <p>@bushelandapeck: hmmm not sure exactly, would need to discuss with boss, it might be possible though! 9 months off would be ideal and amazing, but I highly doubt that would be possible at my job...</p> <p>@Blueberry: that's what's getting to me- my entire paycheck going towards childcare. I just imagine it would be so chaotic with 2 kids and getting them ready/out the door in the morning, etc. thank you for your feedback! </p> <p>@looch: I would ideally love to do both- stay home for 1-2 years and then go back, but I know nothing in life is guaranteed and that makes me nervous. Thanks for sharing! </p> <p>@mrs.shinerbock: thanks for sharing! So you went back when LO was about a year? That would be ideal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094445 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:29:01 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2094445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit my job to be a SAHM with the understanding that I would start looking for a job when LO was 6 months because we could only afford a year. I absolutely do not regret it, only that I couldn't take longer, but I really hated my job and considered quitting when I was 7 months pregnant anyway.</p> <p>ETA - I also do not regret going back to work because I like my new job, being able to contribute to our retirement savings and getting a break from my toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094441 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:27:34 +0000 looch 2094441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit my job to stay at home with my son, I returned to work 2 years later. </p> <p>I had never planned on staying home, I always thought I'd go right back to work, but some day care issues prevented that from happening. We had loosely planned to be able to financially handle it, but not as much had we planned from the beginning.</p> <p>For me, the thing is that I like working, I like my job, I like the people. I like the fact that I get a paycheck, it affords us to be able to save for retirement, go on vacations etc without having to put the full burden on the shoulders of my husband. My son is well cared for and now that he's in preschool, we can make decisions on things for him without giving up other things.</p> <p>I am glad I tried staying home, but I am also glad that I tried going back to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094392 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:10:33 +0000 Blueberry 2094392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No regrets here. I did go back to work initially (when DS was 14 weeks) and I was happy at first. I worked for a law firm so I was hauling my breast pump to the courthouse and back (that quickly became annoying). I also missed DS terribly. It was awful for me to leave him in the morning and come home to only see him for a couple of hours before bed. My paycheck was also going to his care so it just wasn't worth it to me. Here I was working to pay a stranger to watch/spend time with my child. I missed his rolling over and crawling. When he was almost 10 months I left my job to stay home. He is 22 months now and I'm 9 months pregnant. It's not always fun but I LOVE it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094239 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:06:13 +0000 bushelandapeck 2094239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the option both times to SAH and chose to go back to work part-time (and feel very lucky to have that option). Even though what we pay in daycare is equal (or more) to what I make, I am contributing to my retirement, keeping up with my license, and I really like my job. I did SAH with DS for 9 months (was laid off while on mat leave) and did really enjoy it. Part of me wishes I could have stayed home longer this time with DD (took 4 months off). Do you have the option of working fewer hours? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094094 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 08:35:52 +0000 SweetiePie 2094094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I do. Some days more than others. Some days not at all. But I do wish that I had just taken 3 months and gone back. I would have liked to see what working and being a mom was like before making a decision.<br /> I actually was never sure that I wanted to stay home, but I was in a contract position without maternity leave - so it made sense to quit and try to get back in later or find something new when the time was right. Now for many reasons I'm kicking myself. I still don't think I want to stay home indefinitely. BUT with him being 6 months now and spring/summer just around the corner, I'm becoming more and more glad I did!<br /> I just keep in touch with old colleagues and hope that when I'm 100% ready something will be available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-regret-quitting-job-to-sah#post-2094086 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 08:26:51 +0000 NovBaby1112 2094086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love honest opinions on this if you have ever been in a position of choosing to either stay home or keep working...I've been thinking about this a lot lately, even though I have some time, it's really weighing on me.</p> <p>Do you regret quitting your job to SAH or are you happy/at peace with your decision? </p> <p>I absolutely love my job, and my company, but when LO2 gets here (if all goes well) my take home pay will equal almost exactly the cost of 2 kids in daycare. I love my job, but I can't imagine working for basically nothing when I could be home with my kids. But at the same time, what if I hate it and really miss working? However, I'm not in some high up position, and I'm pretty confident I could find a job of equal pay after taking a few years off. I guess the only thing I'm concerned about is the opportunity of missing out on potential opportunities within the company- the reason I took the job to begin with, as they really like to promote from within and want you to keep building your career. I'm just so torn :/ </p>