https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:37:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-253292 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:49:36 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 253292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm SAHMing right now, but not really by choice. We recently moved for DH's job and I'm trying to find something. I would LOVE to do PT or something, but opportunities to start somewhere new PT are few and far between. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-253271 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:32:39 +0000 thesweetersideofmommyhood 253271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I absolutely love being a SAHM, but am finding "work" (career, goals, accomplishments) more enticing and fulfilling now that they are a luxury. Trying to find the best of both worlds! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216688 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:06:07 +0000 Rescuemom10 216688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love working, but if I didnt have to work I would still want to, just doing something else. The career I would love to work in does not pay much. So if we could swing it I would love to eventually switch paths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216646 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:22:44 +0000 Honeybee 216646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love being at home, but some days are very hard. I don't plan on being home full-time for very long, though. Originally, we planned on me being out for 5 years or so; now, it looks like I will probably go back to work in some aspect (part-time, working from home, etc...) in a couple years. I'm lucky that I don't have to work, but a little extra money would sure be nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216643 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:21:56 +0000 mediagirl 216643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, hells no I wouldn't work. I would be more than happy to stay home and watching this little one grow. I wouldn't even work part time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216634 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:13:32 +0000 Modern Daisy 216634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would NOT go back to the corporate world where I am currently, but I would definitely start my own Etsy shop and possibly do volunteer work. Things that don't pay as much (or at all) but are more interesting to me and get me out of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216594 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:07:48 +0000 hilsy85 216594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was unemployed last summer and didn't really HAVE to work, but I felt like I needed to do something...I don't think I could be a SAHW without going crazy. Now I"m unemployed again, but am expecting LO in October, so am just biding my time until I become a SAHM. We'll see how that goes, and if I feel unhappy, then I would definitely look for a part time job/volunteer work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216590 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:05:42 +0000 ladyfingers 216590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I didn't have to, I would probably work part time or try to do some freelance writing/blogging from home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216573 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:53:30 +0000 rachiecakes 216573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd work part time. I really do love working and being a part of something. And love having a minute to myself to think here and there ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216569 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:49:51 +0000 stiffaknee 216569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just "retired" to be a stay at home mom and it was hands down the toughest decision I've made! I don't want to resent my husband for getting to have a career (and adult interaction). I have to remind myself that I am very blessed to have the opportunity to be at home with LO and not to take it for granted. I suppose if I couldn't choose to be a SAHM, I would probably be upset that I had to work (because the grass is always greener on the other side).</p> <p>I'm thinking once LO is a little older, I might work part time at our church pre-school..or get my real estate license. Just to do something different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216565 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:46:57 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 216565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Out of 2 kids, I've missed one first (and that was M. giggling). I think babies wait for their mamas to do the special stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216543 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:35:18 +0000 MrsTiz 216543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would give anything to be a SAHM until LO is in kindergarten, we just can't afford it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216477 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:28:02 +0000 chopsuey 216477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love staying at home with my Lo. I would hate to miss out on firsts and have someone else take care of her.<br /> I'll probably go back to school and finish up my degree when the kids are out of the house or in school.. </p> <p>Not working is nice because we can take off for family trips whenever we want to. I hated having to ask for pto and vacation days way in advance. Also hated only having X number of days I could take off a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216457 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:11:04 +0000 regberadaisy 216457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I didn't <i>have</i> to I would either work part time away from home or at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216452 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:08:56 +0000 MsMamaBear 216452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd work part time or something just to get out of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216446 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:06:28 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 216446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have to work now, but I work part time. I like it because I have a life outside of my home, but I have plenty of time to take care of things at home. I'll probably continue working part tome once we have a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216439 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:02:44 +0000 T.H.O.U. 216439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a WOHM. I don't think I would love to be a SAHM especially because our budget would be super tight but I would love to cut back to 20-30 hours (maybe a few extra hours at home). I am thinking I may look into teaching later on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216417 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:51:27 +0000 Andrea 216417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I would be as happy being a SAHM. I would do it if I had no other choice, like if I wasn't able to find good child care for my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216412 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:49:00 +0000 Maysprout 216412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I'm conflicted! But the way things lined up I feel like this is what I'm supposed to be doing now. I finished my PhD and a couple years of post-doc before having LO, so I feel like I should be continuing to move forward with all that education but at the same time I'm so glad I had the opportunity to stay home with LO, it opened my eyes in a great way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216345 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:20:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 216345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to be a SAHM for the first few years. It's hard enough to go to work in the morning now, so I can't imagine if I was leaving a LO. For me, a job can wait but I won't get the early years back. </p> <p>But that's just me. I think the number one thing is a happy mom is a good mom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216337 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:15:49 +0000 jennylynn 216337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work full time right now, but I'd love to be a SAHM. At least until LO started school, then I'd be happy getting a part time job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216332 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:10:51 +0000 mrsjyw 216332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I couldn't be a SAHM, being a working mom will make me a happier person which I think equates to being a better mom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216284 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:50:22 +0000 heffalump 216284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also get jealous when I talk to my grad school friends who are advancing in their careers. I had all of these dreams of doing certain things, but instead I had a baby and am watching everybody else do those things. </p> <p>But still when I think about it I'd rather stay home with my LO. The job can wait until when she is older, more independent, and doesn't need me so much anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216267 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:43:25 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 216267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, hands down I'd work... I'm not cut out to be a SAHM. Luckily, Mr. Jacks was perfectly happy as a SAHD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216252 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:38:28 +0000 calsmom 216252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm eventually want to head back to work, but not now. Before having my son, I thought that by 6 months I would be ready. Now, I'm not so sure. Being with my son during the day is the best! I may want to head back at least part-time within the year, but I will cross that bridge when the time comes. For now, I am going to treasure every second. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216251 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:37:36 +0000 Boogs 216251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love to eventually work from home, if not something very flexible and part time. I just have to clue what I want to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216248 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:35:58 +0000 Alivoo01 216248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love to work part time or work from home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216245 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:34:49 +0000 LuLu Mom 216245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wnat to work part time just to get out of the house, but I would love to be able to be there for the majority of the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216243 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:33:17 +0000 autumnlove 216243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would work part time...for the social aspect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-didnt-have-to-work#post-216242 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:32:28 +0000 Cchoi4 216242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>would you? </p> <p>We're lucky in the DH has a well-paying job and I don't have to work. I got together with three of my closest girlfriends yesterday night and couldn't help be a little envious of their careers/jobs. I realize I am very lucky to be able to witness the growing and development of my son everyday but...</p> <p>I can't figure out whether I want to get back to work now or whether I should just be happy where I am - able to watch LO grow up and enjoy this time of bonding. (He is 15 months old)</p> <p>Anyone other SAHM conflicted? </p>