Worth the sacrifices
(CareerBuilder.com) -- Mother's day means something special to everyone.
For some busy moms, it means sleeping in; breakfast in bed; no household chores; or good old fashioned family time -- something many moms wish they had more of year 'round.
Forty-four percent of working moms say they'd take a pay cut if it meant they could spend more time with their kids.
That's according to a new CareerBuilder.com survey of 1,124 women, employed full-time, with children under the age of 18 living at home.
Nearly one-in-ten say they would give up ten percent or more of their salary.
Of working moms that are not the sole financial provider, nearly half (49 percent) say they would leave their job if their spouse or significant other made enough money for the family to live comfortably.
Moms are also missing quality time with their kids.
Thirty-two percent of working moms say they spend less than three hours per day with their kids. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) report they have missed three or more significant events in their child's life in the last year and more than a third have missed two or more.
Now, while I understand that not all women can stay home with their children, I believe that in most cases, most families can make it happen. Yes, it might mean a whole lot of creativity, frugality, and putting on your entrepreneurial hat to find some income-earning things you can do from home, but in most situations, you can make it happen. And this Mother's Day, I stand up and applaud all of you moms out there who are making sacrifices in order to be there for your children.
You are doing a great work! It may not be easy, but it will be worth the sacrifices.
posted by Crystal Paine at 8:10 AM
5 Comments:
It always puzzles me how people say that women who choose to be SAHW/M are "missing out on something". What about time with our family? Forgetting birthdays? Letting a husband, children and home go unattended? Is that NOT missing out?
Amen! Excellent post. I feel so blessed that my parents decided Mom would stay home. SHe worked when I was a baby, and then was at home from 4-9 years old. I'm 17, and she has been at home for about a year and it's such a joy. Sure, I *can* stay home and take care of the house by myself, but my fellowship with my precious Mom is so sweet, especially since I'll probably be married soon. So, it is definitely worth it! I love her and am so thankful for the sacrifices that have been made for her to stay home with me. She has grown spiritually so much, as well, having time to spend in God's word, etc. :) I love it!
I have been a stay at home Mom for 23 years now and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so thankful that we have been able to manage our finances so that I didn't have to work. Not only would I have missed some incredible opportunities to spend time with my children (who grow up way too fast!), but I have not missed the headaches associated with arranging childcare, getting everyone including myself ready to go out the door each morning, being stressed about things going on at work as well as at home, trying to juggle all the things that need to be done in a day as well as a job...the list goes on. I know that there are those who really must work, I have friends in that place, but if there is anyway at all a mom can be home, do it, it is so worthwhile!
Ann
I believe God has blessed our home because of our decision to keep me as a SAHM. He has allowed our income to go so much farther, allowed me to find bargains, and caused our cars and appliances to last much longer than they should. He has also kept us in good health. I give God all praise and glory for His goodness!
Ruth, PA
"And this Mother's Day, I stand up and applaud all of you moms out there who are making sacrifices in order to be there for your children.
You are doing a great work! It may not be easy, but it will be worth the sacrifices."
I could not agree more. Some women are blessed to be able to stay home and "sacrifice" their careers in some cases to nurture their babies. Other women must sacrifice the comforts of home in order to provide for the physical needs of their children. God bless 'em all.
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