Working Mums vs. Stay at Home Mums Reviews

When i got pregnant it was a bit of a surprise, To find out i was going to be a single mum was an even bigger surprise to me and threw my world upside down. I soon came to realise that actually all that matter was my child and being able to provide for him. I worked all the hours possible in my pregnancy to try and build myself a little rainy ...  Read the complete review

When I fell pregnant with my son (unplanned but a happy thing) I was working full time in a childcare centre that took children from 12 weeks old to 4 years. We opened form 7 in the morning till half 5 ,5 days a week and was open all year around. This was a great place to work I had so much fun with ''my'' children spending more time ...  Read the complete review

When I was expecting my daughter I knew at some point I would have to return to work because moneywise we had no choice. This was not an issue until I had actually given birth to my daughter. Once my daughter had been born I knew that returning to work was going to be hard, I felt extreme guilt and also felt that I would be missing out ...  Read the complete review

Staying at home or going to work as mums-this is probably one of the most difficult decisions many of us have to make, and there are no right answers. I want to talk about this from the perspective of a mum who has brought up two sons and two daughters, the youngest of whom is now 17. In the 1950's this was never really the massive ...  Read the complete review

So, here I am, poised on the brink between being officially a "stay at home mum" and a "working mum". Yes, it's back to work for me tomorrow, after 3 years of being mainly at home and not actually doing the job for which I am trained, I'm going back to work by choice. I have, however been working each and every day over the ...  Read the complete review

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I am new to here! I am currently a stay-at-home mum of 2! However, with the added twist that they spent some time at a daycare nursery for my sanity & their variety!! I was made redundant last September before giving birth to my 2nd & last child from a very well paid job.

I am now however finding that my husband is becoming quite resentful of the fact that I am not earning & even starting to appear that he is losing respect for me!!

Is it now that us 21st century women/mums have to earn well, look good, be a great mum, keep a nice house & keep active??!! So much for womens rights, i am starting to feel that the balanced has tipped & we are expected to be super human, when years back women were respected for being homemakers!!

Argggh!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm currently a SAH mum if 2 (3 years & 8mths). I was made redundant from a very well paid job after 12 years last Sept. Im getting the feeling from my husband that he seems to be losing respect as i can no longer bring any contrubution (financial) to the table. Is anyone else experiencing this? Resentment etc?

Such an emotive topic. I'm a WAHM (Work at Home Mum). I worked in a very rewarding career before I pregnant with my son and alwyas intended to go back to work after maternity leave ended, that is until I'd had him! As a family we decided I wouldn't go back and would find a way to work from home. So far it has been the best and most ...  Read the complete review

A topic like this should probably have the title "Can of worms!", this is just my view on the subject. When i was a child my own mother never worked outside the home and i loved having her at home with me and being able to do things through the week and i do feel that i benefited from that. Before i had my own ...  Read the complete review

Working mums or stay at home mums, I am aware it is quite a controversial subject and not everyone will agree with each other but here is where I stand on the subject. I am a stay at home mother of 2 gorgeous boys, one of 7 months and one of 2 years and although at times it is difficult it is also very rewarding. I am lucky in the fact ...  Read the complete review

Different strokes for different folks, and this applies especially to this subject. I am going to give you an honest view of my experience, and I hope that I can help anyone who finds themselves faced with the dilemma: to stay, or not to stay? I have noticed in earlier reviews that some people view this as a controversial subject, but all I can ...  Read the complete review

I saw this topic in speakers corner and I just had to add my opinion. I know this is a very controversial subject and everyone is entitled to their opinion but I do think that everyones situation is different and so nobody need judge anyone. I persoanlly am a stay at home mum but I am lucky enough to have a family and a husband that ...  Read the complete review

Wow, this is a controversial subject isn't it? I've read through some of the reviews on this subject on here and they make for very interesting reading; it seems that everyone has their own view on it! This is my story of being a stay-at-home mam twice-over! I had my daughter when I had just turned 21; I wouldn't ...  Read the complete review

Working mums: I think that working mums can be better for their children. They can provide more money, toys, university etc but then again they're not getting to spend the quality time with their children. A lot of mothers go straight to work after their babies are born which can be a good idea as they can make more money to support the ...  Read the complete review

This is the all time tricky question and i think it is one that there is no right answer to. I find that either option has its merits. I am currently on maternity leave and considering my options for returning to work. Whilst i know that i don't want to be at home full time i don't want to be at work full time too! I want a balance ...  Read the complete review

I feel very strongly about this subject as being a stay at home mum, I have been asked on several occasions what I actually do all day! I really have to bite my tongue when I get that response as I feel that some days I genuinely do not stop from the moment I get up to the moment I go to bed! I'm sure lots of other mums know exactly what I ...  Read the complete review

Working Mums vs. Stay at Home Mums - that is a big question and it's very much a matter of personal opinion. For some parents (and not just Mums, there are stay-at-home Dads as well and this trend may well increase in the current financial climate) having one parent stay at home with the children is really important. For others, it is a ...  Read the complete review

This is a bit of a controversial subject and begs the question -'Is there a right or wrong...? There is so much pressure these days as to what is the best thing for the children and the parents, that no one is ever going to win. I can only go by my own experiences and those of my friends in the same situation, so I'll tell you my thoughts and ...  Read the complete review

Working mother vs stay athome mothers is some of a devate in this country, and one that I have a strong opinion one. My opinion is a mother should do what she thinks is right for their child, and only they know what is the right thing to do. After a woman gives birth, they should never be forced to go back to work by anyone, they must be the one ...  Read the complete review

I seperated with my husband (now ex) when my daughter was 14 month old and by the time she was 18 m old was in fulltime employment. My daughter attended a nursery for 4 full days, usually 8.30 until 6 pm. This lasted for 2 full years. during this time I can not fault the care she recieved from the nursery, and on my 2 days off and after nursery I ...  Read the complete review