9 REASONS NOT TO BE A STAY AT HOME MOM (& WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)

I have to confess: I would make a TERRIBLE stay-at-home mom… I can say this with certainty now, but back when being at home all the time was my dream, I never actually gave any consideration to the very legit reasons not to be a stay at home mom.

The events of the last couple years – you know, the world-wide pandemic and the work from home orders and the closure of hundreds of thousands of businesses (not to mention schools) – have put pressure on almost EVERYONE… but I believe they’ve put even MORE pressure on moms.

Moms who have always worked outside the house before are asking – either because they CAN now, or they HAVE TO now, depending on their situation – “Is it a good idea to be a stay at home mom?“

Obviously, the number one reason we work is to earn income. Some women can’t stay at home because they must be out earning a paycheck.

1) MONEY MIGHT BE TIGHT

Being happy with your job is rare, and if you’re in a place that makes you happy and keeps you motivated – all the while giving you a paycheck – it would be a mistake to leave that behind without a second thought.

2) YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY LOVE YOUR JOB (- AND THAT’S OK!)

If you haven’t spent days on end with your kids, you might not realize this yet… but it can be REALLY hard to entertain little people all day.

3) YOU MIGHT BE A BETTER MOM IF YOU WORK

If becoming a stay at home mom is going to cause massive friction in your marriage, it might not be worth it. Your husband might feel a ton of pressure as the only income earner, and depending on his salary, his stress might be justified.

4) YOUR HUSBAND MIGHT WANT YOU TO WORK

If you love “getting out” – just leaving the house every day dressed up with make-up on, and being around people, you probably shouldn’t strive to stay at home.

5) YOU MIGHT FEEL TRAPPED OR HOUSE-BOUND

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