tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post1869192010527192874..comments2023-12-24T18:39:02.845-05:00Comments on Fill Up Your Mug and Sit Awhile: Women and CareersSarah Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02887966641411778673noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post-76177520344993473562011-04-02T06:52:57.142-04:002011-04-02T06:52:57.142-04:00Jennifer, it seems to me (and pls correct me if I&...Jennifer, it seems to me (and pls correct me if I'm wrong) but that you don't like your present job very much, and that you're bored. I know you were talking about going back to school; is that still an option you're considering?<br />Kelly, I hear you as well. While I don't care for Mr. R's job, I love the money. I admit it. During this recession, we have not struggled that much. True, there are days (weeks) that it's been tight, maybe late on a few payments, but never without food, water, shelter or electricity. I too, would rather have my husband home with me, than have the money.<br />I think that is a great thing that feminism has brought about; that women DO have choices. That staying at home with babies is a valid option, and not something you do because you can't do anything else.<br />Kelly, if I were in your position, I think I'd be looking more into a home based business than a job. You have so many talents; cooking, sewing...plus don't you have a sister or sister in law who does coding and transcription? Those are all things you can do from home, and may not stress out your physical limitations so much.<br />Yes, I am glad we have choices!Sarah Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887966641411778673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post-7433925948180024232011-03-30T22:17:55.425-04:002011-03-30T22:17:55.425-04:00I love that women have choices. All I ever wanted...I love that women have choices. All I ever wanted to do was get married and have babies. And so I did lol. <br /><br />When we decided to home school, it was with the thought that I'd get a job after Allen graduated (which is next year). Although with my physical difficulties, getting a job doesn't seem realistic right now.<br /><br />I loved being home with the boys. I'd love to be able to work in a couple years. I may try to do something part time, although that won't help much financially.<br /><br />I am so thankful for Doug's job. It is a stinky schedule, but he makes good money and has good benefits. So nice after the very lean years. I'd rather have him home though.<br /><br />I'm excited to see what you'll be doing Sarah :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810827017613969060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post-54693678116925650372011-03-30T21:44:16.404-04:002011-03-30T21:44:16.404-04:00Yeah unfortunately working is almost a necessity f...Yeah unfortunately working is almost a necessity for most women these days. I know "women's lib" enabled us the "choice" to work, but I almost feel like now we don't usually have the choice to stay home! Either because of money or because other women look down on us if we stay home. <br /><br />I agree w/ you - my dream job would be to stay at home full-time. Even as a 30-something, single woman with no kids, I can't stand working! Lol. It just feels so mind-numbingly dull... working away for 8 hours a day so someone else can get rich. Not my idea of a good time.<br /><br />I hope you can at least go the entrepreneurial route. That would give you more flexibility and allow you to stay home with your kids more.Jennifer M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04962587342835841240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post-80419618915027493092011-03-29T21:23:47.112-04:002011-03-29T21:23:47.112-04:00Kenz, I was pregnant with my first when I was 19. ...Kenz, I was pregnant with my first when I was 19. So I never had to give up a career, I just didn't have one yet! lol<br />I just think I'm thinking out loud. About families, and children, and stress, and money. I love hearing from everyone about their experiences, too. Thanks for sharing with me!Sarah Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887966641411778673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436848276196191990.post-23846865602325812262011-03-29T20:32:20.375-04:002011-03-29T20:32:20.375-04:00Hmm, I'm 30 years old, single and without kids...Hmm, I'm 30 years old, single and without kids. I spent my 20's working toward the career I wanted, and I'm not sure I can imagine what it's like to give that up to have a family. <br /><br />Thankfully, I don't think I'd have to give it up to have a family, but I'm certainly no expert on this so who knows?<br /><br />It sounds like you're under a lot of stress, but it also sounds like you're very strong. Best of luck to you..Kenliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514481580609757683noreply@blogger.com