Club SAHM

[BeContented]

:love: :snuggles: to buds

[ammonite]

It’s tough to be sick with 2 very young kids. Drop everything, tell your older dds to order food in or buy back for the rest of you. Or just eat instant noodles/sandwiches! Put on a funny video and just chill. Take the two small ones to bed with you.

[piyobaby]

Buds.....jiayou!! :rahrah:

[jjxy mum]

Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise…thank u .

[sharonkhoo]

jjxy mum:

Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise...thank u .

What are your reasons for wanting to be a SAHM? Many women are thinking of returning to the workforce when kids are around that age.

[wonderm]

jjxy mum:

Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise...thank u .

I was a FTWM and chose to become SAHM when the boys were older, P4 and P6. I wanted to spend more time with them during the more critical pre-teen and teenage years. The reason we do it the 'reverse way' from some other parents: when the kids were very young, it is easier to get child care help like nanny, maid, childcare centers. Of course we still tried our best to spend time with them in the evenings and over weekends. As they grow older, we want to be the one to shape their thinking, mold their characters, coach them like a mentor in studies and social life. So far, this approach worked well for the boys and for me. The boys are 15 and 17 now, they are happy to have me around and my support to them has contributed to their overall well being. I am also enjoying myself, not missing my corporate life since I had my time and fulfillment as a career woman.

Hope my sharing is useful to you. All the best whichever path you decide to take!

[jjxy mum]

slmkhoo:

jjxy mum:

Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise...thank u .

What are your reasons for wanting to be a SAHM? Many women are thinking of returning to the workforce when kids are around that age.

Hi,

I am tired of my current jobs that I have been working for 20yrs and I found that I lost my energy by end of the day. I have no strength to coach my children and do housework after 1 day of work in office. I wake up 6am in the morning and always feeling extremely tired.

Recently, I told my children that I intend to be SAHM, however they don't seemed to be looking forward to it.

[sleepy]

jjxy mum:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"jjxy mum\"]Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise...thank u .

What are your reasons for wanting to be a SAHM? Many women are thinking of returning to the workforce when kids are around that age.

Recently, I told my children that I intend to be SAHM, however they don't seemed to be looking forward to it.[/quote]Probably because your kids are already at the age where they prefer not to be nagged at. And by you staying home means they will be supervised more closely

My p5 dd often complained I talk too much. I can't help it le.
If I have to repeat the same instruction so many times, it should be her fault & not mine. I told her she should be the one reflecting

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jjxy mum:

Hi all mummies,

My children are in P5 and sec 1.
I am thinking of quitting my job and become a SAHM. Can someone give me some advise...thank u .

Things to consider,

No 1. Is your hubby supportive of your decision to be 1.

No. 2. Is the family able to do with 1 income.

No 3. Do your parents depend on your monthly financial contribution. If yes, is your hubby willing to give on your behalf.

No 4. Do you have your own private savings.


Why not switch to working part time first.

[mwchua]

jjxy mum:

Hi,


I am tired of my current jobs that I have been working for 20yrs and I found that I lost my energy by end of the day. I have no strength to coach my children and do housework after 1 day of work in office. I wake up 6am in the morning and always feeling extremely tired.

Recently, I told my children that I intend to be SAHM, however they don't seemed to be looking forward to it.

Me too.....has been working for donkey years.....have been wanting to get a part-time morning job....but so difficult to find a meaningful P/T job. Current place does not offer P/T job also, face time is of the utmost importance.....

My girl's results have been deteriorating....maybe partly due to a lack of discipline at her part, and also no proper supervision at home. But she definitely does not like the idea of me at home also.....