https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:48:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms/page/2#post-655775 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:42:56 +0000 SAHM0811 655775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: hehe, well after i wrote that post, the pessimist in me said, "hmm, but it's definitely not all puppies and rainbows though"... it is tough, but overall, yes i do agree, we have a great profession! i can't imagine doing anything else and at the end of the day, i do feel honored to serve others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655735 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:22:17 +0000 mrsmenow 655735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: I was going to say the exact same things as you about nursing. We have a great profession! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655730 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:18:28 +0000 Mrs. Lovebug 655730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a high school English teacher, and I love that I have longer breaks for the major holidays as well as during the summer--when my LO's are older and in school, it will be a blessing to not have to worry about who will care for them, as we will be on the same schedule. </p> <p>However, as Mrs. Green Grass noted, teaching is a job that does not just end when the bell rings--I constantly have stacks of essays to grade, and I take work home with me. As many of my colleagues who are mothers have mentioned, teaching is a job that is never finished--I can always improve on a past lesson, and I always want to find fresh ways to reach my kids...but, I think that anyone who cares about her job, whatever it may be, could say the same thing--there is always room for one to improve, and every job has its drawbacks.</p> <p>From the standpoint of being more accessible to my kids, teaching is great; however, as Mrs. 64 mentioned, it is harder to be away from the job than other careers--I can't be late, I can't run out for an appointment, if I miss a day, I need to put some major thought in beforehand to make adequate and thorough sub plans. </p> <p>With respect to pumping, it is a bit of a hassle, but I do it in my locked classroom during the Nutrition break--I manage to get it done in 8-10 minutes!</p> <p>I think Mrs. Stroller said it best though--the best job is the one you love doing, and if a woman is lucky enough to have an employer that is accommodating to her family's needs, then that is a great job! </p> <p>As a new mother who works out of the home, I've often thought about how the workplace might be more family-friendly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655683 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:48:22 +0000 aprk 655683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Stroller: good answer!</p> <p>We have a fairly "traditional" household in that I will stay at home with the kids and my husband works, but why isn't the question the best job for parents? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655660 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:35:51 +0000 mrs. 64 655660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a teacher (and not a mom yet) and I think it does have a lot of perks like summers and holidays off. On the other hand, missing school when you need to is such a headache. I have to either leave &lt;1 hour early and convince other people to watch my class or take a half or full day in order to get a substitute. We also have later school hours than most schools and getting a doctors appointment is next to impossible! Also it is very hard for nursing moms because you have to find someone to watch your class while you pump and then there is literally nowhere to do it. </p> <p>That being said, I love my job and wouldn't trade it. Can't wait to hang out in the summer with future LOs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655653 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:32:27 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 655653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: Well, it's definitely emotionally and time consuming... but really fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655627 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:22:59 +0000 Mrs. J 655627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: THIS. Teaching is so time consuming! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655345 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:52:56 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 655345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whatever you love to do 'cause leaving the house and dealing with all the hassles of daycare is just not worth it for anything less! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655339 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:51:33 +0000 lilteacherbee 655339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: Agree. I teach pre-k and the only reason I want to find an elementary job is because the pay is like 2x what I'm making now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655296 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:39:00 +0000 MrsH 655296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: agree with any job that is flexible and understanding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655176 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:59:48 +0000 mrbee 655176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Programming is great for a mom or dad... very flexible hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655111 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:44:05 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 655111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah with teaching you can't just leave for an appt or stay home when your baby is sick without doing work or get to work late. It's not flexible at all - just has good vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655098 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:40:57 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 655098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The one that they enjoy. Seriously. If you don't enjoy your job, whatever it may be, you will take that frustration home to your children and it will just end up miserable for everybody, not to mention you will teach your kids to just do whatever you think you have to, no matter how miserable it makes you, and that following your dreams and passions aren't important. </p> <p>While I want to make sure I spend as much time as possible with my children, I also want to make sure I am happy in what I do. I want my children to learn from me and my example on how to follow my dreams and that I should never forget who I am, even after I have children.</p> <p>And while I am not at that point just yet (working on it though) I will say, some jobs will surprise you. I work 40 hours a week but I have 3-4 days off every week. I work 3-4 12 hour shifts and get the rest of the week off. I am looking forward to my long weekends with our kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655092 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:42 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 655092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think being an early childhood educator or nurse best prepares you to be a mom. Any job where mom is satisfied and happy will make her a good mom :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655057 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:28:47 +0000 Modern Daisy 655057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's always the specific profession, but how flexible your employer is with working from home, start and stop time, vacation, etc. I have a low stress desk job that pays really well and my boss is super flexible about me working from home, leaving early, etc. So I would say my job is mom-friendly for sure. </p> <p>If I really wanted to, I could arrange a regular work from home schedule, but I am holding off because I think that actually set you back career-wise. It's always better to be in the office at least on a regular basis to get bumped up to the next level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655045 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:26:53 +0000 yellowbird 655045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: that sounds like a great job!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655029 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:23:08 +0000 Honeybee 655029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I think you make it look easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655016 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:20:29 +0000 Shutterbug 655016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an office job, but I think it's good for moms in some ways that teaching/nursing aren't. I can work from home at the last minute whenever I need to, and I can make my own hours (within reason) so if school drop off changed from say, 8:00 to 9:00 I could accommodate that. </p> <p>My mom is a teacher and the tough thing for her, and I'd imagine for a nurse as well, is that if your kid is sick and you can't come in to work you have to make other arrangements (sub, etc).</p> <p>I think any employer who values work/life balance is a good place to work as a mom, and it seems like flexibility is the key no matter what. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655011 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:18:45 +0000 littlek 655011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think teaching, nursing, dog walking, or real estate agent would be the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-655005 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:17:35 +0000 blackbird 655005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird, i'm an engineer at a large defense company. it's surprisingly family friendly! i think women get scared out of the career (science tends to scare women off, anyways, but that's a big STEM effort!), but honestly, i have a more flexible job than most everybody I know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654973 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:11:20 +0000 T-Mom 654973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom would always tell me when I was young (like really young, 9 or 10 yrs old) that I should become a teacher so that I could one day have a more flexible schedule for my kids and I completely ignored her!! That said, I would have been a terrible teacher, as I have no patience. However, it sounds like maybe I should have been a nurse? Except having someone's life in my hands is too stressful to think about! I want a do-over... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654969 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:11:08 +0000 yellowbird 654969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would find working 3 12 hour shifts stressful during the newborn/infant stage. You wouldn't see your baby 3 days out of the week :( I would much rather work 5 days a week 7-3:00! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654961 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:09:48 +0000 yellowbird 654961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: what do you do?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654929 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:01:48 +0000 blackbird 654929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My job is pretty awesome for moms. Flex time, work from home, good pay, low stress, etc. I like that it's also atypical. I never considered my career to be a factor with having kids. But the same job at another company might be super stressful!</p> <p>I would find teaching to be INCREDIBLY stressful, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654903 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:55:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 654903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say teacher due to the hours or in the medical field if you can do 12 hour shifts and only work 3 days a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654832 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:34:47 +0000 banana 654832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: LOL! I actually have always wanted to get into the medical profession and nursing would've been great. I think it's just so much more rewarding than my 9-6 desk job. Lately I've been in a real funk about my career. I've been feeling the need to do something more rewarding and fulfilling in my life. Nursing or teaching are both such awesome professions and I respect both so very much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654815 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:30:31 +0000 SAHM0811 654815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and it's always been a dream of mine to be a school nurse. At my kids' school. My friend's mom did that. If I had to do it all over again, I would've pursued that specialty :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654813 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:29:31 +0000 Charm54 654813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't choose teaching for that reason, but as I get older I realize how great of a balance it will be as a mom. LOs will go to the elementary school that I teach at (I won't teach them though!) so it will be great to see them every day and have that inside scoop on their little lives! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654803 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:27:20 +0000 SAHM0811 654803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: haha! Sorry didn't mean to sound like a recruiter ;) it always makes me happy to hear when someone is interested in nursing though. it is a tough job, but the benefits are great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-is-the-best-profession-for-moms#post-654784 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:22:18 +0000 mediagirl 654784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would LOVE to be a teacher. My Mom was always able to be there for us in the afternoons and spent all summer with us at the pool. We swam, she worked on her tan and read. :) </p>