Comments on: Work or Home? http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81 Mommy Auctions Blog is about Designer Baby Clothes, Kids Consignment Items, Discount Children Clothing, and more! Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Penelope http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-153 Penelope Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:06:17 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-153 With my first son, I decided to continue working fulltime but he was taken care of by my aunt. Then my second son arrived and I decided to go part-time -- as they both got older, I choose to put them in daycare/school for socialization and still work part-time. This has worked the best for my family, I feel I still have adult interaction but also spend more time with my kids than at work. They also spend time learning with other kids and building friendships. Good luck with you! With my first son, I decided to continue working fulltime but he was taken care of by my aunt. Then my second son arrived and I decided to go part-time — as they both got older, I choose to put them in daycare/school for socialization and still work part-time. This has worked the best for my family, I feel I still have adult interaction but also spend more time with my kids than at work. They also spend time learning with other kids and building friendships.

Good luck with you!

]]> By: Eden http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-142 Eden Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:13:50 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-142 Have you really worked over your budget yet to be certain that you can't afford to leave your job? If that's really what you'd prefer to do, with some (ok a lot of)creativity there are lots of small areas you can cut that make a huge difference in the big picture. Giving up a second car and/or downgrading whatever you drive now. (savings might be huge just w/that- less gas, losing an insurance payment, car payment etc). Canceling cable and making use of free movie rentals at your local library.Cooking from scratch & learning how to be really frugal in the grocery store can cut that bill in half usually. Have you really worked over your budget yet to be certain that you can’t afford to leave your job? If that’s really what you’d prefer to do, with some (ok a lot of)creativity there are lots of small areas you can cut that make a huge difference in the big picture. Giving up a second car and/or downgrading whatever you drive now. (savings might be huge just w/that- less gas, losing an insurance payment, car payment etc). Canceling cable and making use of free movie rentals at your local library.Cooking from scratch & learning how to be really frugal in the grocery store can cut that bill in half usually.

]]> By: Carnival of SAHMs | Our Family Village http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-138 Carnival of SAHMs | Our Family Village Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:01:15 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-138 [...] Auctions presents Work or Home? posted at Mommy [...] [...] Auctions presents Work or Home? posted at Mommy [...]

]]> By: Melanie http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-133 Melanie Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:10:47 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-133 This was a battle for us as well, almost echoing what you have stated already! Same argument in the house. I believed; however, we could have made it without me working; however, my husband felt we needed a bigger house. Guess what, husband won this one. We have a bigger house, big bills, but have the luxury of flying in relatives from Romania and he is cared for by his grandpa. He is two now and goes to Daycare, for his age this has been wonderful because he gets to be around other children! We are fortunate to be able to afford this place and that my son loves it! Next to our house and everything! Been a long road, it is Never easy, no matter what happens and you decide. Try to pick what will truly benefit your entire family and create happiness for all...we are lucky! Didn't sound like it I know from the beginning of my entry but it is! This was a battle for us as well, almost echoing what you have stated already! Same argument in the house. I believed; however, we could have made it without me working; however, my husband felt we needed a bigger house. Guess what, husband won this one. We have a bigger house, big bills, but have the luxury of flying in relatives from Romania and he is cared for by his grandpa. He is two now and goes to Daycare, for his age this has been wonderful because he gets to be around other children! We are fortunate to be able to afford this place and that my son loves it! Next to our house and everything! Been a long road, it is Never easy, no matter what happens and you decide. Try to pick what will truly benefit your entire family and create happiness for all…we are lucky! Didn’t sound like it I know from the beginning of my entry but it is!

]]> By: Lena http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-113 Lena Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:59:45 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-113 When my first child was born I was lucky enough to quit my full time job and work part time from home. We too were worried about finances. It was working out great until our 2nd was born extremely premature. I was unable to work for months until she came home from the hospital. I tried to work again but realized that it was too hard to work with two kids under my feet. I decided to not work and focus on the kids. I have realized that no amount of money can compare to the joy I get from playing and teaching them. I also realized how much better they act now that they can have my full attention. We have to pinch our pennies all the time, but it is all worth it. Sometimes I think it is fun to see how much I can save by just changing little things. (I'm sure that sounds geeky) When my first child was born I was lucky enough to quit my full time job and work part time from home. We too were worried about finances. It was working out great until our 2nd was born extremely premature. I was unable to work for months until she came home from the hospital. I tried to work again but realized that it was too hard to work with two kids under my feet. I decided to not work and focus on the kids. I have realized that no amount of money can compare to the joy I get from playing and teaching them. I also realized how much better they act now that they can have my full attention. We have to pinch our pennies all the time, but it is all worth it. Sometimes I think it is fun to see how much I can save by just changing little things. (I’m sure that sounds geeky)

]]> By: Lela http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-112 Lela Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:34:43 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-112 When my first child was born she stayed with my Dad while I went to work and school. I felt comfortable because it was a relative who would love her like no day care provider would. And she also would not be competing with 12 other children for her needs to be taken care of. With my 2nd child we found ways to cut costs so I could stay at home. Permanent maternity leave is a sweet vacation (for the most part, lol). And I have found ways to earn some extra money when we need it. You just have to be resourceful and keep your ears open. When my first child was born she stayed with my Dad while I went to work and school. I felt comfortable because it was a relative who would love her like no day care provider would. And she also would not be competing with 12 other children for her needs to be taken care of. With my 2nd child we found ways to cut costs so I could stay at home. Permanent maternity leave is a sweet vacation (for the most part, lol). And I have found ways to earn some extra money when we need it. You just have to be resourceful and keep your ears open.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-89 Anonymous Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:47:06 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-89 <strong>Work or Home?...</strong> Now that I am approaching the end of my pregnancy, I am faced with a decision that has plagued many working women before me: child care after maternity leave.... Work or Home?…

Now that I am approaching the end of my pregnancy, I am faced with a decision that has plagued many working women before me: child care after maternity leave….

]]> By: The Mommy http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-88 The Mommy Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:38:50 +0000 http://www.mommyauctions.com/blog/2007/09/15/work-or-home/#comment-88 I chose to quit my plush full time job to be with my daughter. It was a risk financially, but worth it! We just cut back on some of the excessive spending that we did. We eat at home all the time now. Then I started this site! That way I can work at home during naps. :-) Do whatever your heart tells you! That's all the advice I can give. I chose to quit my plush full time job to be with my daughter. It was a risk financially, but worth it! We just cut back on some of the excessive spending that we did. We eat at home all the time now. Then I started this site! That way I can work at home during naps. :-) Do whatever your heart tells you! That’s all the advice I can give.

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