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If money wasn't an object, why I'd work and what I'd do: Need to work

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by CursingMama  |  839 views  |  1 comment  |        Rate this now! 

Since that sunny September day, my earning potential has risen and we've taken on more obligations, obligations that no longer allow me the luxury of being a Stay At Home Mom; something I joke about wanting. However, given my past, I know that the temptation to give it all up and go back inside the house isn't a good option for me. I wish I could say that being a mom is good enough & fulfilling enough for me, but I'm not willing to lose me again while trying and find out.

I know that I'm the person who will always do something. Surely as the children grow older, our obligations will become less and I will have the opportunity to make some changes in my career path. I hope to find myself someday doing exclusively what I do best, commercial writing and public relations, in the non-profit sector; volunteering my time and talents to causes that I believe in.

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  • I couldn't be a stay-home mom and I have always known that about myself. I have worked from home and there were times when I was terribly underpaid (dotbomb anyone?) so my youngest was home with me when I worked from home. When things improved he was off to daycare so I could focus on work and he could focus on being a kid.

    My career makes me a better parent.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by KathyHowe on 26th June 2007

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