I would not work full time. I do like my job and it has great flexibility for my family, but the stress of working full time and having little time for myself, kids, errands etc is not something I would choose to do if I didn't have to. I would love to vo
I am a graphic designer and all I would do is freelance. I do some and wish that is all I could do so I could have more flexibility with my daughter and baby on the way.
Definitely part time! I love my work and it gives me the perfect balance to have patience with my children and enjoy/appreciate every second with them while still feeling like a productive, active, singular human being in the world!
DH and I both totally love our careers, but if we became actually wealthy right now, I expect we'd both quit our jobs and just travel etc until LO is ready to start school.
And also use that time to find new jobs in a more ideal community. But w
No way. Like PPs, I used to think I'd love being a SAHM until I was on maternity leave for 3 months. I was climbing the walls. I need the satisfaction and mental stimulation that only working provides. I probably wouldn't do w
I would quit and stay at home while the kids are little if we were rich, but I love my job teaching, so I'd probably go back when my kids were school-aged even if I didn't have to.
No way in hell would I work if I didn't have to. I'm a music teacher and I do like my job and have a lot of fun at work BUT I would much rather be home with DD now while she is little.
And now the weather is getting nice to so it's harder
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I would maybe work PT, I think it would still be good for my kids to see and understand the value of work. I would definitely volunteer, especially at my kids' school (once they would be going to school). I would love to have more time with my
Yes. I am just not cut out to be a SAHM. So I would work in some capacity, but perhaps I would be a volunteer attorney for a non profit if I really didn't need any money.
I went back to work part-time this past fall. I was SAH for 4+ years, and it's just not for me. I'm a lot busier, but happier working out of the house for at least some of the week! I am planning going to FT once my youngest is in school for at least part
If I became wealthy like that, I would open up my own bakery and try to make a business for myself. I'd work from home often, but spend a lot of time at the bakery helping out and adding personal touches and what not.
I wanna work towards that goal even if I don't become wealthy, but it'd be rather easier if that happened, lol.
I would volunteer or start my own charity. I probably would take some time off to see the world first, but I could never not have a goal or purpose. I think being "retired" would drive me nuts and also get boring. When there are no limits and no goals there isn't anything to get excited about.
I would quit my current job and do something I am passionate about. I really want to get my car seat tech certification so I think I would do that (actually I am planning to in March) but then spend more time volunteering and doing less lucrative jobs. I'm also interested in getting a few rental homes and starting a little portfolio. I like home repair and design and I love car seat safety so I would probably do that. Maybe get my doula certification.
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I would only quit working if I could still afford a housekeeper and p/t childcare so I could have some free time. And p/t preschool once my kids are 2+ years old. I think I would like to buy and manage rental properties and maybe even flip houses.
I would only quit working if I could still afford a housekeeper and p/t childcare so I could have some free time. And p/t preschool once my kids are 2+ years old. I think I would like to buy and manage rental properties and maybe even flip houses.
Me too! Good point.
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I would work, but part- time and not doing what I currently do. If money weren't a factor, I would work at a bakery and/or volunteer...but definitely spend the majority of my time with DS.
I would definitely work in some capacity, but probably do humanitarian volunteer work to give back if I absolutely didn't need the money (retirement fully funded, kids' college educations fully funded, and maintaining lifestyle we are accustomed to).
I would quit my current job and continue to pursue lactation consulting, although still part time. Getting my clinical/volunteer hours in is a challenge at the moment, if I had way more money it would be easier. Once certified I would buy a cute house somewhere and use it as my "office" for consults and classes, as well as a place for similar services- childbirth classes, play therapy, PT/OT, homeschool coops, etc.
I would probably go Of Counsel at my firm and spend more time taking on pro bono cases/fixed fee cases for low income seniors (I volunteer at a senior law center every other month and enjoy it immensely). I love practicing law and enjoy being in the office, but wouldn't mind not having all of the pressure that comes along with being a shareholder.
I would quit my job, but I would start my own business. There are only two scenarios I can think of where I would not work outside the home. I wouldn't work if my husband or child had a serious long-term illness (like cancer, godforbid, knock-on-wood). On a more positive note, if we decided to spend a few years being hobos - explore the US in an RV, travel Europe and Asia by train, etc.etc. Then I wouldn't work.
I don't enjoy cooking or cleaning or running the household, so there's no way in hell I'd stay at home. I'd be miserable.
I would not do the job that i'm doing now. I would probably work/volunteer part time (something more creative and enriching if if didn't need the $) and have LO in daycare part time while i'm doing it- be home with her the other days. Have more time with her to expose her to various community arts, historic, and cultural events.
I would work PT in my field or volunteer. I enjoy what I do, but feel like working FT and keeping up with everything makes me crazy, but I don't think I could be a FT SAHM.
If I was literally "set for life," I would quit in a heartbeat to spend more time with my kids. I might still have childcare for them a day a week so that I could volunteer somewhere, and so they could have that social experience. Maybe I'd even go back to school for a graduate degree once they were both in school. It would be awesome.
If money were not an issue, I would like to work but not in my current position. I'd want something more flexible so that I can spend more time with my family and travel. I would probably like to run a business like a small hotel or restaurant by the beach somewhere far away from here.
I love my job and love working in general. I would stay. Plus I love what I'm teaching my daughter about what being a woman means. I set goals, I've attained some and am working toward others, and I'm fulfilled. Also, though I love DH and I'm glad to have a stable partner in life, I'm not financially dependent on another person. I think that's an important lesson to counterbalance the whole "damsel in distress/Cinderella" thing.
I feel like I've been working and watching every penny for so long that I can't even fathom being independently wealthy. I think I'd continue to work for awhile, but I imagine I'd eventually find my motivation waning.
I think if my husband and I both were able to quit, we'd do a pretty good job of keeping ourselves busy and entertained with regular life and fun stuff (day trips, vacations, etc.). We would definitely spend several months near my family each year. We'd definitely spend 6 weeks vacationing with the kids and 2 weeks vacationing alone every year.
And we'd probably still have the kids enrolled in DC 2-3 days a week for 2-5 hours each day, so they could continue to socialize with other kids and we could have some time for ourselves. If my husband continued to work, I would not be a SAHM. I love my kiddies, but I also like a hot cup of coffee, reading, and working out. I'd probably still have them in DC for about 3 hours, 4 days a week.
There's also the strong possibility that we'd start our own firm in the 2 states where we're licensed and work part-time in each location.
I'd give not working a try at some point. I saw my own mom thrive as a WM. Ever since I was a little girl, I've had an image of my adult self working and raising kids. It seems so a part of my identity. However, to just be with my kids whenever I wanted, give them /take them ANYWHERE I thought beneficial, take classes just because I was interested, work out whenever the moment was right, and never have to worry about the $$$, I could give up the working mom thing for a while.
I'm a teacher. I'd keep my credential active....possibly pick up another one with the extra time and cash. More than infinite money, I'd want the option of having my career at any time.
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I probably would still work-although I don't know if my DH would. He is meh about his job.
I really do love my job for the most part--elem. school librarian. I do think the knowledge of if I wanted to leave, I could--would help. But I do ge
Definitely part time! I love my work and it gives me the perfect balance to have patience with my children and enjoy/appreciate every second with them while still feeling like a productive, active, singular human being in the world!
That said, if
DH and I both totally love our careers, but if we became actually wealthy right now, I expect we'd both quit our jobs and just travel etc until LO is ready to start school.
And also use that time to find new jobs in a more ideal community. But w
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I would quit and stay at home while the kids are little if we were rich, but I love my job teaching, so I'd probably go back when my kids were school-aged even if I didn't have to.
No way in hell would I work if I didn't have to. I'm a music teacher and I do like my job and have a lot of fun at work BUT I would much rather be home with DD now while she is little.
And now the weather is getting nice to so it's harder
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I wanna work towards that goal even if I don't become wealthy, but it'd be rather easier if that happened, lol.
Exactly this.
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I don't enjoy cooking or cleaning or running the household, so there's no way in hell I'd stay at home. I'd be miserable.
But I'm holding out hope we become Rich Hobos.