stay home mum or working mum

Hi mummies, I have a question. If your husband is earning sufficiently with extra to save every month, will you be a stay home mum or working mum? And why?

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I guess it depends. In my view a working mum. Because, touch wood, if anything happens to the hubby, the mother has to take on the role as breadwinner and if she hasn't been working for years it can pose as an issue especially in Singapore. Plus it good to be financially stable on your own in case you want buy stuff for yourself and the baby and save up for your own future including your families. Sometimes whatever your hubby saves may not be enough. When you also save up and earn money, it builds your confidence since you worked hard to earn your salary and can still juggle a child in the mix of things. Another reason is because it isn't good to rely on the hubby especially if he is an abusive arse hole then your at his mercy. Though at times I wish I could be a stay home mum so I get to see my little girl grow up

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