Who is not going back to work?

Lelo2006 · August 2013

That is, in an office! I've decided to stay home for at least a year. It's a little scary because I'm not sure if I'll still be an attractive candidate if I want to go back, but it's worth it to be with my little man. Plus half my salary after taxes will go to childcare anyway... It's so expensive in Los Angeles!

On top of that, my workplace was a super toxic environment. I got an amazing paycheck and had really good hours, but it was constant drama and negativity taking over my life. I don't think id be a good mom if I continued to work there. Plus my jerk of a boss told me point blank to not expect any special treatment when I come back.

So, although I never imagined doing it, I'm going to work at home. I'm scared at the prospect of being responsible for a little person day after day, and wonder if I can do this extremely difficult job, but I know that the past 6 weeks have been more rewarding and fun (not to mention fast) than any period at my office job.

Who else is trading stilettos & pant suits for burp cloths and diapers? (So cheesy but had to).

KMSonn · August 2013

I have to return to the office for 30 days but after that, I will be staying home. Trying to find a job that I can do from home that offers benefits, or at the very least I will work part time in the evenings at Costco (they offer pt'ers benefits)

That being said- anyone know of legit / decent jobs that can be done from home?

ceechie · August 2013

When I found out I was having twins, I called it a day. They are numbers 3 and 4 for me. It would take my whole paycheck to have 4 kids (not to mention 2 being newborns) in daycare. I might go back when the oldest gets to kindergarten, but who knows! I'm a hairdresser, so after a couple years out I am not sure if clients would come back.
I feel bitter sweet about it. I really loved my job and miss it intensly but its nice to be home and not working weekends and nights.

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geoffandjen728 · August 2013

Me. But I need to find something to supplement. College loans cost too much. Hoping for something at home or that I can take E with me, but something part time is good too. Trying not to stress.

blueturkey12 · August 2013

I'm staying home after 10 years of working full time as an RN. I have no regrets! I was so burnt out on my job but stuck with it because I knew we were going to TTC and that I'd be staying home once our LO was born. I don't miss it at all. I do plan to go back at least part time though, once Lucas is old enough to be in more of a pre-school type setting. Like the OP, I am worried though that I will no longer be an attractive candidate after being out of the game for awhile. Nothing I'm going to worry about right now though : )

M0ON · August 2013

I will be staying at home indefinitely

new2011mommy · August 2013

I have to return to the office for 30 days but after that, I will be staying home. Trying to find a job that I can do from home that offers benefits, or at the very least I will work part time in the evenings at Costco (they offer pt'ers benefits) I work from home, but I am in the job I have been doing for 11 years. My boss offered me this opportunity when I got pregnant with DS. I was able to juggle work and DS, but the last few months were crazy. I know I need childcare. I am trying to find a part time nanny to help during my busiest times and it is impossible. I go back in 1 1/2 weeks and I am worried I will not have anyone when I start back. I love being home with my kids and really want to quit my job. DH just got a job with a huge increase in salary so we are hoping it will cover our expenses. We are going to see if we can live off his income alone for the next year and we will use mine to pay some stuff off and bank the rest. If we can live comfortably off his salary alone for one year, I am quitting! It makes me nervous to drop my income, but I just know I will be so much happier just being a mom and not juggling work. That being said- anyone know of legit / decent jobs that can be done from home?

new2011mommy · August 2013

So I tried to quote and type my response in the post above and it is all messed up. My response is mixed in with the original post and I cannot edit. I have no idea what I did wrong! Now more quoting for me.

Hilaboo86 · August 2013

MeganNN12 said:
I'm a teacher so I'm trading in my class full of 20 students or so for this very special class of 1. On Thursday it will be 2 weeks since my husband went back to work. Some days have been rough and others easy. I just need to learn not to give myself such a huge to do list.

Super jealous! I go back on Halloween to 65 sixth graders! I'd much rather stay at home with my little squeak. Oh well congrats to you!

[Deleted User] · August 2013

I'm staying home but continuing to work a little (I work for my SO). I've been at home working for the past 5 years...now I just have a LO to keep me company

ROSARAMOS71156 · August 2013

I also had plans to go back to work full time after baby while also finishing my degree. I was clearly not thinking straight because there is nooo way I can work full time, have full time homework and be a mommy. So I will not ge going back for at least year. It was probably the hardest, scariest decision ever for me (after the baby decision lol). I am so used to working and bringing in an income and I love dh but I also don't know how to be completely dependent on him. But I know this is the best decision for me and I cant wait to be with baby Ava everyday. That was probably the only thing that really helped me choose this route.

Kitten80 · August 2013

I already SAH with the 2 & 4 year old but a 3rd sealed the deal on not working PT.

JellyTwoPointO · August 2013

I'm staying home indefinitely. We're going to try very hard to make that work because it's ultimately what DH and I feel is best for our family. But if it ever becomes too hard, I will go part time.

khetzel · August 2013

I'm not planning on going back to work as of right now. I'm kind of in limbo about it. I finished my degree 2 years ago, got married, and then had LO so I never really had a chance to really start a career. DH makes enough that I can stay home as long as I want but I can't justify paying back $100,000 in student loans and not using my degree. I've said I'll reevaluate in January and see where we are financially, and if I'm ready to contemplate not being with LO all day!

kathleen02 · August 2013

I don't know. I will make the decision sometime during my leave which lasts till late November. I'm hung up since I have two LO. I'm leaning towards staying home.

Bmore721 · August 2013

Trying to convince DH that this is a viable option until DD is old enough for preschool. Logistically, returning to my current job does not make sense. After taxes, travel (45 min one-way), parking, and daycare expenses, I would bring home less than $5 an hour. On top of that, DH is now working crazy hours and can no longer help with daycare drop off or pick up, making coordinating childcare a nightmare (and impossible) because my job requires lots of random late nights and weekends. At the very least, I'm hoping to convince my boss to let me work part time from home.

Pink724 · August 2013

I was a teacher but am staying home indefinitely. Now I impart all of my knowledge upon DD. Today when I was parallel parking, we approached the topic of parallel lines. This led to systems of equations in two variables as well as planes and skew lines. Poor girl.

arlingirl · August 2013

I am taking a year off teaching and not sure what will happen after this year. I'm super burnt-out after 10 years, but at the same time really sad to not be going back. I'll miss the kids and my co-workers.

Tara*N*Chris · August 2013

I left work in may 2012 when I had ds1. I will not go back till both boys are in school full time. I am hoping by that time We will be financially able for me to work only part time, but we will see when the time comes.

PrimRoseMama · August 2013

SAHM here!

luvmyducks · August 2013

I resigned from my career when DD1 was born. I didn't dislike my job at all and there are parts I miss but I don't regret it at all. It would have been a lot of long work days and most of my pay would have gone to daycare since neither my DH or I worked an 8-5 M-F job. I now do photography on the side.

MagickalNarwhal · August 2013

I've been on and off part time since my son was born in Feb 2012. I haven't been working at all since the end of June and I won't go back before Dec. I work in the tax prep world so my work is seasonal - I've been debating going back very part time this next tax season, or just staying home full time until Jan 2015.

jessa99rock · August 2013

My entire department was laid off in February after 13 years with the same company! I was completely devastated to be 5 months pregnant and jobless for the first time in my life!!! My DH is a police officer, so he can work off duty security jobs that pay almost my salary on some of his days off. He wants me to stay at home...I'm a total busy-body so no telling how long until I go bonkers!

Laura723 · August 2013

Me!!! 8 years in procurement for various businesses and now I procur diapers and wipes, etc. etc. quite a change!!! Good luck new stay at home mamas!!!

Rushmore · August 2013

I'm a SAHM. That is so weird and cool to say. It has always been what I've wanted, and now that that time is here, it's a bit surreal, ha.

CILLAJ8 · August 2013

I'm going back part time. Just three days a week right now. It's actually a new job, closer to home. Had to resign at a job I wa s at for 11.5 years. Between 2 hour daily commute, gas and tolls it wasn't worth it for me to stay there. So I'm taking a pay cut but I will have more time with my son. I start Friday and I'm not looking forward to sending him to day care. When the time comes to have another LO I will become a SAHM until they're old enough to start school.

fabk · August 2013

I get a year off. Howver there is a good possibility that we are moving this fall. It maybe hard to find a job. So we will play it by ear.
I also overheard mh say to someone that if we want to have two kids i have to go back for at least a year.

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