hi mummies, how many of you were middle managers and decided to step down from your portfolio? did it require a lot of courage and did you have any regrets? im in a huge dilemma whether i shld step down. baby is now 10 plus month. i want to spend more time nurturing yet lack the courage to cut down on my work. anyone can offer me some wisdom here?

I gave up my high pay job to be a SAHM as time don't wait. Come to think of it I actually regretted not doing it earlier and have missed all my firstborn's development milestones. I take care of my second child all by myself from day 1 up to 14 months before I start putting her in ifc for half day to do some freelance job. From able to buy anything I want to I need think twice on simple want. It is a great change but definitely worth it to witness every milestone of my children. The happiness and proudness on my children's face when they see me joining them for every activities conducted in school is awesome; the sense of accomplishment got when my kids tell me how much love they love me due to all the times I spend with them is indescribable. Everything come with a trade-off too. For me is to accept the not so nice comments from my mil and no personal time. However, different people have different priorities and commitments in life. You need to work out the finance, your priorities with your another half. What work for me might not be the best solution for you. I have friends who need to work to be a "happy" Mommy with their kid as they can't stand staying at home or doing housework all day. Only you know what is the best for your family and yourself.