thsmomrocs stated a good point about moms who work at home.  I babysit to help make money.  Two things I struggle with are the fact that my job is at my home- so it is hard to seperate it.  The other thing I struggle with is sometime I feel like My husband doesn't see my staying home watching another baby as a job.  When he comes home e relaxes I don't feel like I get that oppurtnity.

Working from home is great for moms. There are many advantages - no commute, flexibility, more time with your children, no  extra costs for wardrobe but there are disadvantages too.

One of the common issues I hear from moms is about support. Their husbands don't consider it "work" if you are not getting up and going to an office. Explain to your husband - you have two jobs! Your first job and  most important job is being a Mom - the job you get no Paid vacations, sick days, holidays, No raises or promotions. You are on-call 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. Then you have your second job which is babysitting where you are responsible for another child and their development as well as their physical, emotional and mental health.

That is a tough job! If he doesn't beileve you - switch jobs for a few days- he will understand 

Also, make sure to take some time for yourself. make plans once every other week to do something relaxing for you - get a manicure, massage, go out for lunch or dinner with a friend, etc. Whatever makes you feel relaxed!

 

Thanks for the great chat last night.  I plan to go back to school in a couple years and I got some good career choices that are "family-friendly"

Yesterday I found out that I'm accepted as a part-time staff in a restaurant and that I can start working in two weeks once I completed the additional job requirements. When I got home, I told my son that I'll start working soon. I think he's used to seeing me leave everyday (for school) that he doesn't mind at all, he just said "Okay, buy hamburger later mom".

It's great that you son is used to you leaving the house for school. There will be no shock or disappointment when you leave for work. He is already adjusted to your schedule. Just keep up the family outings on days off and keep open the line sof communication. Congrats!! on your new job. Let me know how everything is going.