Thursday, June 28, 2012

So torn...

I work part time as a lpn and part time at a college. I seriously debate with myself on going back to work full time. But I just don't know how moms who work full time do it. Just working PT has me exhausted. Then on the flip side the extra income would be wonderful. We have crazy school loans that need paid off. Once they are paid things will be much better with my family. But is it worth it to go back full time and miss out time with the kids? They are only little once. Ugh! I thought typing this out would help..... but no, it didn't. Decisions! Decisions!

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  1. I just walked away from a great paying full time job because my oldest son is 15 and my youngest is 2. I couldn't handle the fact that my oldest would be gone in 3 years and my youngest was my last. Yes, it is a strain, not having that income has not been as bad as we thought. I too have student loans that we are paying off, but I am where I need to be. You can pay them off later, take deferments if necessary without penalties. I have been home since last October and only regret not doing it sooner. Either way, it all works out in the end. I worked from home when my oldest was little, he doesn't remember it, so they do not hold that against you!! Follow your heart.

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  2. Thanks for the insight. I have been a stay at home for majority of the kids life. And my little guy does go to K next year, so I don't have much longer with him. And the PT work is nice, gives some income and I don't miss much with the kids. But I am so tired of being broke. UGH! If only stay at home mom's earned a paycheck! :)

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  3. Really tough to decide between treasured time with the babies and money to pay extra bills! I sure do value the 10 years I've had at home with the kids! Just hang in there; scrimp on what you can and enjoy the time with family!!!

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  4. I stayed home with my daughter, when she was little, and really loved it and wouldn't have changed a thing. Now my daughter stays home with her children and loves it. She tried going to work and was just missing out on too much with her children.

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  5. I am a stay at home mom with my little one and my husband and I debated for a long time on whether I should go back to work or stay at home with her. For now, we have decided that I will stay home, and eventually go back to work when she is a little older. I know it is a tough decision, especially when bills need to be paid.

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  6. I am going crazy staying at home with my kids.Gonna go back to school as soon as the kids go back to school.

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  7. This is a very tough & personal decision. My husband and I decided I would stay home when my children were younger, until they were in all in school fulltime. I babysat in my home for extra income. The great thing was I had several friends that worked full time and were in need of childcare. Win win for all. When my kids got older I was able to get a job in their school system, which meant I was home in the summer and other school breaks! Which again many of the kids still came to my house in the summers/breaks for daycare. To this day, all adults now, these kids still come to my house, some with thier families/children! I know this wouldn't work for all , however it worked for us! :) Good luck with your decision. Keep in mind, if you make a decision and realize it wasn't the right one for your family, no biggie, you can regroup! :)

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  8. Going back to school is always a great idea. To get a great job you need a good education.
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  9. That is such a hard decision. I have been lucky to be able to be a stay at home mom. I don't know if I could make that decision!

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  10. You really have to do what's right for you - there's not one answer that applies to everyone. The fact that you didn't mention any reward that you get from either job other than money kind of tells me which way you're leaning....

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  11. Stay at home mom is always good but can't always be done because of responsibilities to family income. But those who take advantage of it will scoop up lots of love and attention from mom.

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  12. Thanks for all the great replies. Time will tell I guess. If my husband finds a good full time job (SOON!) things will be just fine. If he don't, then I know what will need done :)

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  13. You could consider taking care of others' kids, babysitting from your home or even applying for a permit to have a day care. That way, you can stay with your kids while helping other families work part or full time.

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