S/O Unemployed: What are we?

tabi_ja · February 2011

So, we're not 'unemployed'. Most of us don't 'stay at home', so SAHM is inaccurate. Homemaker is both outdated and inaccurate (I do not make homes for a living). Housewife makes people scoff. Full-time mom implies that working moms are only part-time moms.

So, what would you call us? Is there a good term? Or shall we invent one?

jeskawest · February 2011

I am also bothered by homemaker and housewife. I feel like neither of those things. But what to call us then? When I get a direct question about it I do tend to say "I stay at home with my baby" . . .

eaglesfan700 · February 2011

Sometimes I say "domestic goddess" but I am starting to really like "Master of my Domain" ha ha

tabi_ja · February 2011

eaglesfan700:
Sometimes I say "domestic goddess" but I am starting to really like "Master of my Domain" ha ha

I love 'domestic goddess', but that so doesn't describe me. I am definitely not the best housekeeper . . .

eaglesfan700 · February 2011

tabi_ja:
eaglesfan700:
Sometimes I say "domestic goddess" but I am starting to really like "Master of my Domain" ha ha
I love 'domestic goddess', but that so doesn't describe me. I am definitely not the best housekeeper . . .

LOL, I suck. I am a horrible housekeeper - cooking I am cool with but I hate cleaning

jenifairies · February 2011

i just say i sah with my daughter. unemployed is not correct by the govt definition because we are out of the work force - not actively looking for jobs.

tabi_ja · February 2011

jenifairies:
i just say i sah with my daughter. unemployed is not correct by the govt definition because we are out of the work force - not actively looking for jobs.

Yeah, I get that we're not unemployed. My point was that we need a better term.

Stacyc625 · February 2011

I think labels are overrated! lol

tabi_ja · February 2011

Stacyc625:
I think labels are overrated! lol

But, I want my pigeon-hole to hide in!

Stacyc625 · February 2011

tabi_ja:
Stacyc625:

I think labels are overrated! lol

But, I want my pigeon-hole to hide in!

Coooooo- coooooooo

wifeandmama · February 2011

I'm a homemaker or housewife! I love homemaking. And I'm an old-fashioned gal in many respects!

ali-1411 · February 2011

I'm fine with Stay At Home or else I just say, "I don't work"

JulesDiane · February 2011

I'm retired, now I play all day!

chedder143 · February 2011

A friend of mine sent me this email a long time ago and so this is what I have on my FB page under "works at" Big Smile

I am a "Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations"

tabi_ja · February 2011

I love this!

brittney7777 · February 2011

Domestic engineer

sunnybrook. · February 2011

Trophy wife.

Not really, but it's so fun to say just to see people's expression!

kacelle · February 2011

chedder143:

A friend of mine sent me this email a long time ago and so this is what I have on my FB page under "works at"

I am a "Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations"

I like this! Particularly since I'm currently a full-time student majoring in Human Development and Family Studies.

I'm not sure when the term "stay-at-home mom" displaced "housewife" and made it outdated, but I don't mind either.

jallen76 · February 2011

chedder143:

A friend of mine sent me this email a long time ago and so this is what I have on my FB page under "works at"

I am a "Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations"

I like it!

I always say I got a promotion. I now am blessed to stay at home with my two kids.

jenifairies · February 2011

tabi_ja:

jenifairies:
i just say i sah with my daughter. unemployed is not correct by the govt definition because we are out of the work force - not actively looking for jobs.

Yeah, I get that we're not unemployed. My point was that we need a better term.

sorry, i feel like a dummy now. i didn't see/read all the previous posts on this topic before i read/replied to yours! wasn't trying to sound like a repetitive know-it-all.

on forms that list a blank for employment, i usually just write "none." when people ask what i do i tell them i sah or sometimes just say 'i don't work, i have a 2 year old daughter i stay home with.'

Que*Syrah · February 2011

I am not offended my homemaker, housewife or SAHM and have used all three to describe what i do.

EveryNameIWantIsTaken · February 2011

sunnybrook.:
Trophy wife.
Not really, but it's so fun to say just to see people's expression!

You may say it as a joke, but I really am.

(That's for you Tabitha for not putting the "I worship the devil" response I told you about.

J&A2008 · February 2011

eaglesfan700:
Sometimes I say "domestic goddess" but I am starting to really like "Master of my Domain" ha ha

I take it you were not a Seinfeld fan. I'd be careful who you say this to - it's got a whole other meaning to me.

backinpgh · February 2011

Domestic administrator? lol

eaglesfan700 · February 2011

J&A2008:
eaglesfan700:
Sometimes I say "domestic goddess" but I am starting to really like "Master of my Domain" ha ha

I take it you were not a Seinfeld fan. I'd be careful who you say this to - it's got a whole other meaning to me.

Umm, I know - it was meant to be a joke

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