Let me begin by saying that I love working. I enjoy interacting with people and I beleive that I am good at what I do for work. And I think most of the mothers reading this will agree with most part of it.
Everyone has his/her ow reasons for working and whatever your area of work is, it adds a very important dimension to our lives. Specially in a Mom's life.
It brings financial dimension- there is no doubt that families where both couples earn are much better financially.
It brings a social dimension- Workplace gives opportunity to interact with people of similar interests and different backgrounds. It also allows us to step out and have a normal adult conversation besides, homeworks, diapers, Soccers, ballet, and the list goes on.
Taking care of myself dimension- Who can deny that a mommy gets to get ready in time, stays groomed more regularly, dress up (even in scrubs or something other than PJs), put some makeup on and most importantly, a smile on! (And I am talking about an average mother. Not the always looking fabulous mothers I always look upto).
Intellectual Dimension- For me, work gave me an intellectual satisfaction. Not that I was a rocket scientist or a modern day Einstein. But whatever I did, gave me a chance to make me feel that I am worth more and much more capable. Also, that I was putting my education and training to right use.
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Still, I chose to be a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)!! Why?
Well, it took me 3 months of thinking and about 3 months of execution to start this new journey.
Kids were taken care of well while I was off to work. My work hours were not long and office was at a very short distance. And there were very very few occasions when I was required to work beyond regular hours. Still? Why?
I do not have an absolute answer to this big why but definitely it was for family. Mainly for kids.
This is a decision which can only come from within. No one can tell you or force you to do it and still be happy.
As for me, it is not a very happy decision but it is a call from within and I beleive, that with this call there is no way I can go wrong.
I have no family support available locally. Not even within 1,000 miles radius. My only support system is daycares and nannies. This adds a few new factors to the already complicated life.
Examples- Lots of coordination, cost, dependability on care providers, limited extra curricular activities for kids, etc. etc.
After weighing my options and playing with all the numbers, I made this choice. And trust me, so far, I am quite happy with it. And quite at peace too.
And if in future I ever feel low, I will blog and vent out! hee hee hee!
Stay tuned. And enjoy this (In honor of all mothers- Working, Non Working and my kinds):
Everyone has his/her ow reasons for working and whatever your area of work is, it adds a very important dimension to our lives. Specially in a Mom's life.
It brings financial dimension- there is no doubt that families where both couples earn are much better financially.
It brings a social dimension- Workplace gives opportunity to interact with people of similar interests and different backgrounds. It also allows us to step out and have a normal adult conversation besides, homeworks, diapers, Soccers, ballet, and the list goes on.
Taking care of myself dimension- Who can deny that a mommy gets to get ready in time, stays groomed more regularly, dress up (even in scrubs or something other than PJs), put some makeup on and most importantly, a smile on! (And I am talking about an average mother. Not the always looking fabulous mothers I always look upto).
Intellectual Dimension- For me, work gave me an intellectual satisfaction. Not that I was a rocket scientist or a modern day Einstein. But whatever I did, gave me a chance to make me feel that I am worth more and much more capable. Also, that I was putting my education and training to right use.
Keep counting...
Still, I chose to be a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)!! Why?
Well, it took me 3 months of thinking and about 3 months of execution to start this new journey.
Kids were taken care of well while I was off to work. My work hours were not long and office was at a very short distance. And there were very very few occasions when I was required to work beyond regular hours. Still? Why?
I do not have an absolute answer to this big why but definitely it was for family. Mainly for kids.
This is a decision which can only come from within. No one can tell you or force you to do it and still be happy.
As for me, it is not a very happy decision but it is a call from within and I beleive, that with this call there is no way I can go wrong.
I have no family support available locally. Not even within 1,000 miles radius. My only support system is daycares and nannies. This adds a few new factors to the already complicated life.
Examples- Lots of coordination, cost, dependability on care providers, limited extra curricular activities for kids, etc. etc.
After weighing my options and playing with all the numbers, I made this choice. And trust me, so far, I am quite happy with it. And quite at peace too.
And if in future I ever feel low, I will blog and vent out! hee hee hee!
Stay tuned. And enjoy this (In honor of all mothers- Working, Non Working and my kinds):
