Anyone is SAHM? Do you miss Corporate life?

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I am a SAHM for almost 3 years after the arrival of my 2nd baby. I love to stay at home watching my kids growing up and spend time with them every day. When I was working and leave my first baby at home, the guilty feeling was killing me. I rushed home every day and exhausted from work and ended up can't spend quality time with my no.1. Throughout these 3 years of being a SAHM, I do not miss corporate life but I do miss to have my own income. I have no regrets although I can't spend money on perks for myself and kids. However, I am planning to resume to work after giving birth to my no.3 as I need to share financial burden with my husband, and I can't be selfish to think about the kids only.

Continued to work up to baby's 1st year. 3 years SAHM during formative years. Returned to work, and now he's in Primary 1. Have to say, SAHM has it's perks: flexibility and being able to watch him grow. You will learn to appreciate the smallest things. I did miss work and returned to a career as I needed to do something else on top of being a mother. Bottomline, do what is needed to make yourself happy. If a career is what you need, then balance is key. If you can afford to stay home and want to be able to be there physically, remember to socialise, take time off for yourself, get involved in a hobby/ initiative. You'll then miss corporae life less. :)

I am not a SAHM per se but I took a leave of absence from work to go back to school and support my partner domestically while he pursues his work endeavors. I used to work in a very fast paced and stressful job where I was constantly on standby so at first it was a welcomed change to not be part of that world anymore. I had fun playing house at first but as time passes by, it was just that -- I was "playing" a role that I don't quite enjoy anymore after nearly 2 years. I honestly can't wait to go back to work. Maybe it will be different if I had kids but one thing is for sure, I miss the financial aspect the most.

I have a lot of friends who are stay-at-home mums, most of them are very thankful that they could afford to do so as they really cherish being able to be there for their children and witness their growing up. That being said, some do miss working for the financial stability, the sense of achievement and the feeling that they are a contributing members to the society. A lot of them agree that the sense of accomplishment they got from work and from home is very different. Still, being a SAHM is very rewarding and most of them would not trade it for going back to work in the corporate life.

I am a SAHM for 3 years plus. I missed corporate world because.... As SAHM, there is no me time at all until your kids goes to school or after they sleep. Meanwhile... If work in office, at least can have an hour of good lunch and mingle with colleagues. Secondly, I missed the fix income without much worry if compare to own business. Other than that, I truly appreciate I can see my kids' grow with me. :)

During my 1st year as a SAHM, it’s a struggle. But not anymore, the phase of growing years is very crucial, preparing his activities everyday made me more occupied. It’s both challenging and enjoyable task where both of us are learning .