tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post5517804088266741965..comments2024-03-23T16:54:09.359-04:00Comments on Midwest Mom: Back to Work?Kelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02256355039094301578noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-64295086848278431172008-12-04T10:27:00.000-05:002008-12-04T10:27:00.000-05:00I keep meaning to do a post on this very topic. I ...I keep meaning to do a post on this very topic. I will probably do one soon. <BR/><BR/>I've changed my mind, too, but it's funny, it's kind of in the opposite direction. Like I always assumed I would be a working mom and now I just can't imagine how I would handle both. But I'll save it for my own blog. :) <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the laptop ideas, too. I would love to hear more of your thoughts on the whole computer topic if you have a spare moment to re-type them. :) But as for this Christmas, my mom bought the v-tech one for her before she read my post, so I think we'll go that route!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257383770882314637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-3043754510808348622008-12-03T21:19:00.000-05:002008-12-03T21:19:00.000-05:00I have no desire to go back to work (mostly becaus...I have no desire to go back to work (mostly because I know I would then have 2 full-time jobs, since my hubby is definitely not a hands-on kinda guy--he has to be told, and told and told to do the obvious).<BR/><BR/>But I do wonder how we will be able to handle orthodontic bills and other expenses as the kids get older. <BR/><BR/>Of course, by that time, when they are more self-sufficient, it might be more manageable. But then I think that might be the time they really need mom at home...to be there when they come home and keep them on the straight-n-narrow, as much as possible. <BR/><BR/>I agree with 1st comment: it is so complicated.CARRIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137602199313584768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-38821082070483835872008-12-03T10:26:00.000-05:002008-12-03T10:26:00.000-05:00we arent' currently feeling the crunch but we dont...we arent' currently feeling the crunch but we dont have a mortgage either. or a car payment. knock on wood. one day i'll get back to school or work, but i have no idea when. i tried getting into grad school twice, once was screwed over because i had a migraine and couldnt 'pass' an interview-try being your most charming when the whole world is spinning, and the second time i was told i'd have no trouble getting in, and then i was put onto a 'seconds' list due to my 'lower ability to complete the homework' --the gpa requirement was a 2.5 and i had nearly a 4.0 graduating from college in a very similar subject, and had taken college classes recently along with a full time job and gotten As in them. basically, i was married and the program frowns on it, so they said i wasnt 'good enough' educationally to get in. maybe one day it wont matter that i'm married and i'll get to do what i want to do, until then, i'm going to stay home with my babyJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474928571871603804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-58712496995638134552008-12-02T23:47:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:47:00.000-05:00This is a very timely post- especially for me. I ...This is a very timely post- especially for me. I just finished day#2 of a return to full time work and wow, it's an adjustment for me. It's interesting to read your perspective because on my end- this job is pretty much a necessity right now and if I had my way, I'd postpone working full time for a couple more years. I wish you the best with figuring out the timing/situation that works for your family. It isn't the easiest one to figure out!bluedaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501263462151943825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-24319043429266682732008-12-02T23:25:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:25:00.000-05:00What timing for this post. My husband and I just ...What timing for this post. My husband and I just finished a conversation about this exact subject. I recently returned to school full time to finish the nursing degree I started so many years ago. After being able to stay home with the girls full time for the past 6 years it's been rather difficult for our family. The children miss me, I miss the children...sometimes it's hard to weigh the benefits of the situation. <BR/>These really are tough decisions.<BR/>I wish you the best of luck in finding that perfect balance that works for your family:)<BR/>KelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18065716.post-68702365716556924012008-12-02T22:50:00.000-05:002008-12-02T22:50:00.000-05:00It can't just be easy now, can it?!! I feel the s...It can't just be easy now, can it?!! I feel the same way...very conflicted about what to do/if anything.Mommy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272248293460562006noreply@blogger.com