Is SAHM a Job?

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just_another_marla
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Registered: 05-31-2011
Is SAHM a Job?
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 Wed, 08-24-2011 - 3:37pm

I recently started reading stfuparentsblog and fell in love with it. The blogger pokes fun of parents from submitted facebook and twitter updates. She's a real riot to read, probably because my kids are older and I've been out of the 'mommy' stage for a while now and I'm beyond taking any of it personally. It could be found offensive a little, though I think she touches on some of the subjects discussed here often.

Recently, the blogger made a guest post at mommyish asking, Can Stay-At-Home-Moms Say That They Have Jobs?

So, what do you think? Is being a SAHM a 'job'?

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rollmops2009
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Registered: 02-24-2009
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 7:57am

I realize I am the resident curmudgeon on this issue, but I honestly do not comprehend why it is considered a privilege by some to be stuck hanging around with small children 24/7. Even if you love 'em half to death, it is a tedious and difficult business.

I believe that everyone must rejoice in his destiny, in the fact that he has lived at all and achieved a destiny. Destiny is the only sure asset. – Jørgen-Frantz Jacobs
tryingtoquit
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Registered: 07-17-2007
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 8:09am

I understand that people have it worse than me.

tryingtoquit
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Registered: 07-17-2007
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 8:14am

Yes, I have met "poor" people.

hotmammie
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Registered: 09-01-2011
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 8:17am

If you wanted to work then you would.

tryingtoquit
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Registered: 07-17-2007
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 8:24am

How do you know my life better than me?

hotmammie
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Registered: 09-01-2011
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 8:38am

Maybe we adults shouldn't be talking about this the working or not working to be with kids. The kids might surprise us if asked which is better for them!

hotmammie
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Registered: 09-01-2011
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 9:08am

OK a little defensive.

hotmammie
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Registered: 09-01-2011
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 9:43am

I feel closer to my kids now that I'm not working. I worked when I had my oldest starting at 2 months.

tryingtoquit
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Registered: 07-17-2007
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 9:53am

"I don't know your life better than you."

THank you.

"I know burdens and I think we'd all be better off admitting that having kids changes our lives."

hotmammie
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Registered: 09-01-2011
In reply to: just_another_marla
Re: Is SAHM a Job?
 Thu, 09-01-2011 - 10:26am

Platitudes go on and on because they're pretty darn reliable.

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