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Until then, what about taking a job of some sort? The reason I suggest it is not just 'in general' but in a specifically child-related way:
If you DO have kids, then if heaven forbid something should happen to your husband, it would be REALLY REALLY valuable to have more of a resume. It is quite hard for someone who's been out of the job market a while to get back in, get a decent job and be able to support or even just partially-support a family -- it is VERY VERY much harder (and honestly, not always possible) if you haven't got much prior experience of the working world (pre-children). Not just in terms of you, but I mean, largely in terms of simply your ability to GET a decent job.
Just a thought to ponder,
Pat
Pat, that is nice things to ponder about but I have personal reasons I don't work and don't drive.
We live at home with my parents (technically just my mother as my dad is a truck driver) we rent from them, and I do all the house work, hubby and I both help with the yard work summer/winter. I have issues with social anxiety, as well as a slight learning disability--my symptoms seem almost like aspergers syndrome however I've not talked to my doctor about getting diagnosed for it. I am a very normal (you wouldnt really notice that anything is abnormal about me im meaning- except probaly my anxiety) and sweet person, however I have my faults two of which are the two above. I know I'd be a great mother and I know that hubby would be a great father. I have worked, and i've attempted to drive- I have problems staying focused when driving and both my mom and my husband are hoping that I avoid driving for as long as possible. I dno't like revealing my issues because of the fact that people may automatically think I shouldnt have children which is very hurtful to think that people may think that way however I have a lot to give a child. My mom also has lupus, and that's a key reason why we still live here (along with other reasons- we have 3 acres here, and I personally dont want to move away from here) she works full time, however theres been several times we've had to rush her to the ER because of heart and lung problems, her kidneys are also working on renal failure issues...if im not here she comes home to no one because my dad is gone mostly 3 weeks out of every month sometimes a full month to over a month. She also has a blood disorder that is managed by blood thinners, and shes' already bled so bad that it took 8 pts of blood to save her life. Not to mention she has a growth deformity in her brain that puts pressure on her spinal chord...so if shes' ever hit in the head with enough force (falling etc) she could die instantly. When I'm with my mom and someone asks what I do, she butts in sweetly and says "she's my caregiver"
. Makes me feel good because otherwise I have nothing to say other than taking care of my animals, I feel awkward talking to people in person about my mom....not to mention it makes me get a little upset.
So yes I don't drive I explained the reason for that...i'd rather live and rather not get into a wreck and hurt someone accidentally. I don't work because almost any job i've applied to they've thrown me on the register and my learning disability comes into play. I don't think mathmatically....ofcourse I can count, add and subtract....I can reasonably multiply, but i start getting really rusty on division, and even a simple cash register for some reason I mess it up everytime even when I think im on a roll i find out later I was short or had too much....was accused of stealing, and was almost fired because of it. I'd happily work on a farm, training horses and cleaning stalls and what not, however have to drive to get there and I really know I'm not equiped to drive atleast yet in my life. Nope no bus or taxi out here in the boonies by the way.
That's the reason on this post that I asked only about age and financial aspects because I didn't want to get into the other aspects (like how i dont drive or work) and the fact that we still live "at home". However I personally feel that that's really unimportant stuff because I don't think it will bea problem. Ofcourse I can lose my husband esp in the job he's in, however I don't dwell on those things, if worst comes to worst my parents would bend over backwards to help us financially and they have in the past. Anyones husband or wife could die at any moment, and I more than most know about that all too well that live is precious andnot to waste any minute espcially how much i've already almost lost my mother who is my best friend. However, every stay at home mother shouldnt stay at home then if that's the case. Is how I look at it. Also not to be thinking of these things but since we're on the subject if my husband dies on the job, his job pays hefty just put it that way. My brother in law lost his pinky finger on the job, and was given $50,000 (he does the same thing my husband does) from the company to compinsate.
So im rambling.... and I really feel weird posting this, however I guess I better explain it all somewhat.
I wish I could drive without the problems i've faced, and i wish I could find the perfect job. HOwever if not, my perfect job will be being a mother....i'd rather be amother than work work....as that's a job in itself. I have nothing against stay at home moms they work just as hard as anyone else does.
Niki
Until then, what about taking a job of some sort? The reason I suggest it is not just 'in general' but in a specifically child-related way:
If you DO have kids, then if heaven forbid something should happen to your husband, it would be REALLY REALLY valuable to have more of a resume. It is quite hard for someone who's been out of the job market a while to get back in, get a decent job and be able to support or even just partially-support a family -- it is VERY VERY much harder (and honestly, not always possible) if you haven't got much prior experience of the working world (pre-children). Not just in terms of you, but I mean, largely in terms of simply your ability to GET a decent job.
Just a thought to ponder,
Pat
Pat, that is nice things to ponder about but I have personal reasons I don't work and don't drive.
So yes I don't drive I explained the reason for that...i'd rather live and rather not get into a wreck and hurt someone accidentally. I don't work because almost any job i've applied to they've thrown me on the register and my learning disability comes into play. I don't think mathmatically....ofcourse I can count, add and subtract....I can reasonably multiply, but i start getting really rusty on division, and even a simple cash register for some reason I mess it up everytime even when I think im on a roll i find out later I was short or had too much....was accused of stealing, and was almost fired because of it. I'd happily work on a farm, training horses and cleaning stalls and what not, however have to drive to get there and I really know I'm not equiped to drive atleast yet in my life. Nope no bus or taxi out here in the boonies by the way.
That's the reason on this post that I asked only about age and financial aspects because I didn't want to get into the other aspects (like how i dont drive or work) and the fact that we still live "at home". However I personally feel that that's really unimportant stuff because I don't think it will bea problem. Ofcourse I can lose my husband esp in the job he's in, however I don't dwell on those things, if worst comes to worst my parents would bend over backwards to help us financially and they have in the past. Anyones husband or wife could die at any moment, and I more than most know about that all too well that live is precious andnot to waste any minute espcially how much i've already almost lost my mother who is my best friend. However, every stay at home mother shouldnt stay at home then if that's the case. Is how I look at it. Also not to be thinking of these things but since we're on the subject if my husband dies on the job, his job pays hefty just put it that way. My brother in law lost his pinky finger on the job, and was given $50,000 (he does the same thing my husband does) from the company to compinsate.
So im rambling.... and I really feel weird posting this, however I guess I better explain it all somewhat.
Niki
