SO being the only one who works (poll)
re: SO being the only one who works (poll)
10207 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting I ♥ Squishy: Out of curiosity, I was wondering how many women would be OK with their SO working 12+ hours a day or ... [snip!] ... of the box and do their own investigating in the matter. I added a poll, but of course feel free to elaborate. Thanks
Right now, my SO is the primary breadwinner. I have an online job that doesn't bring home too much and I am also a college student and full time mommy, so we both have a lot on our plate. But, I will be finished my courses soon and then I am going to work. My SO doesn't mind me being a SAHM but I hate just being in the house with nothing to do. The best part is, the job field I am getting into will allow me to bring my LO to the job, so it works out great for us all.
I have 1 child & live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
36599 postsposted 30th Oct
My husband doesnt want me working. Period the end. I do hate that he has to put in some long days. I do my best to have the house spotless and dinner coming out of the oven or on the table when he gets home.
He would rather me be home raising our children.
quoteHe would rather me be home raising our children.
I have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Arizona
4645 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting Barfy McVomitron: The cost of daycare would eat my paycheck if I worked. I wont be working til the kids are all in school. ... [snip!] ... house is my job, I clean and cook and do the errands. That stuff isnt for my husband to do, its for me to do since I'm a SAHM.
I have 1 child & live in Moreno Valley, California
15897 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting ~ cherry blossom ~: I am a SAHM, my husband does not "work like a dog" he has a fairly easy job that he loves and makes wonderful money. I am thankful I get to stay home with my children.
BUt, does he work TWO jobs while you SAH?
I have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Florida
16487 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting MrsSchlegel~37 wks: my husband works 2 jobs, one is 'full time' which is only guaranteed 32 hours a week and then another ... [snip!] ... or anything so any jobs i could find would only be making enough money to pay for said childcare.. maybe i'm a bitch though :/
Daycare doesn't raise your child. Just so you know.........
I have 1 child & live in Texas
2673 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting [Goobies Mom ♥]: My SO is a stay at home dad. This came about just last week, however. But by Dec his plans are to go ... [snip!] ... full time. After he finishes school I won't need to work, but I still will because I like my work and like having my own money.
We are almost in the same boat. We are considering me being the sole provider for a while because my income is much more than his and he would like to attend school.
I have 1 child & live in Perris, California
posted 30th Oct
Quoting Due with #2 in 01-2010: My husband doesnt want me working. Period the end. I do hate that he has to put in some long days. I ... [snip!] ... and dinner coming out of the oven or on the table when he gets home. He would rather me be home raising our children.Who else would be raising your children if you worked?
I have 1 child & live in Texas
18941 postsposted 30th Oct
My husband is a truckdriver and works up to 14 hours a day..but he loves his job. I am starting school in january to become and RN so i plan on helping.
quoteI have 2 kids & live in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
posted 30th Oct
Quoting ~ cherry blossom ~: I am a SAHM, my husband does not "work like a dog" he has a fairly easy job that he loves and makes wonderful money. I am thankful I get to stay home with my children.That's nice. So having said that, this poll doesn't really apply to you.
I have 1 child & live in Texas
1033 postsposted 30th Oct
definitely green eggs and ham.. mmm..
but seriously, i don't work. hubby does. im willing to work but now that im expecting and have 2 kids at home, i think its easier if i just stay with my kids and do the house chores. i might get on disability since i had a major back surgery and it makes me unable to stand or sit for too long. i also have depression, anxiety and bi polar, so mentally handling a job is hard for me too.
quotebut seriously, i don't work. hubby does. im willing to work but now that im expecting and have 2 kids at home, i think its easier if i just stay with my kids and do the house chores. i might get on disability since i had a major back surgery and it makes me unable to stand or sit for too long. i also have depression, anxiety and bi polar, so mentally handling a job is hard for me too.
I'm due May 26th, have 2 kids & live in Connecticut
4749 postsposted 30th Oct
My husband has two jobs by choice. A majority of the money from his second job is for him to spend on his truck.
quoteI have 2 kids & live in Arizona
31723 postsposted 30th Oct
I would work the second job if he wanted me to or if that's what was best for our family at the time. But if he WAS working 12 hour days then I would be at home taking care of my daughter and otherwise for 12 hours. Just the same as if I had a job and he was at home with our daughter the other half of the day, he would be working that time as well. (That was confusing lol, basically it would even out either way).
We are actually having this dilemma right now. I offered to look for a job so he didn't have to work a second and he said if that's what I really wanted then of course. But if he can find something better, for more money etc then he would prefer to take the second job himself. Whatever works, works.
quoteWe are actually having this dilemma right now. I offered to look for a job so he didn't have to work a second and he said if that's what I really wanted then of course. But if he can find something better, for more money etc then he would prefer to take the second job himself. Whatever works, works.
I live in Virginia
8454 postsposted 30th Oct
Quoting I ♥ Squishy: Out of curiosity, I was wondering how many women would be OK with their SO working 12+ hours a day or ... [snip!] ... of the box and do their own investigating in the matter. I added a poll, but of course feel free to elaborate. Thanks
My SO works 15 hr days 6 days a week and 4-8 hours on Sundays. He makes more in an hour then I'd make in a whole shift, it just makes sense. He loves his job though.
I have 1 child & live in Ontario
1853 postsposted 30th Oct
I didn't vote because I don't know which to choose. My SO works 10-12 hours a day, five days a week barely making ends meet. Right now, I'm finishing up my Bachelor's and very rarely work an odd Saturday at my retail job. When this semester ends (I graduate in December), I will work Saturdays and Sundays at the retail job until I start school next fall for my Master's. I WISH I could just stay home and have the option of possibly working weekends, but we can't do it. It's way too expensive where we live (Northern VA). So basically, I am going to work (simultaneously as I am getting my Master's), but I wish I could stay home. Maybe I'll vote the third option.
ETA: I voted for the 2nd option, lol
quoteETA: I voted for the 2nd option, lol
I have 1 child & live in Bald Knob, Arkansas
posted 30th Oct
Quoting I ♥ Squishy: Who else would be raising your children if you worked?
Day care during the day. I know they dont "raise" your children. But my husband doesnt want anyone but me or our family watching her. He watches her for me to go out once or twice a month to get a pedicure and to grab lunch with a friend.
He is finally out of retail. He quit in August. Now he works from home and makes damn good money.
I have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Arizona
