Kelly has invited work at home Mom to post on their blogs this week about WHY they love being a wahm.
I occasionally hear people talking about the “negatives” or the “cons” of working at home, but in my opinion that ’s a little like talking about the “cons” of breastfeeding (another pet topic!). All of those so called cons can be overcome with a little planning or creativity.
So I’m taking a moment to express my gratitude. Just the other day I went out with some friends, and someone asked me what I do. I tried to explain in the simplest way I could since it would sound like Greek to them anyway. And then I mentioned that my business has been such a blessing because I’ve been able to work around my kids.
And his response was, “Yeah, and you get to do it in your PJs too!”
I had to laugh at that because so many people think about working in their pajamas. There’s a whole lot more to it than that for me. 
- I love being a wahm because I get to decide what I want to do. If I don’t enjoy an aspect of my business, I can outsource it. I can choose the direction my business takes and how I earn money online.
- I love being a wahm because I get to work when my kids don’t need me. I work when they’re happily playing alone, doing their schoolwork (and don’t need my input), with their Dad/Grandparents/a helper, or sleeping.
- I love being a wahm because I don’t have to deal with an employer who might misunderstand my priorities. Their priorities are not my priorities. I once quit a really good job because my employer wouldn’t give me time off to attend a religious convention. I also quit a job when I had my first child. Those are my priorities. And they will be honored, because I’m the boss.
- I love being a wahm because I can increase my income without a huge increase in time. Instead of having to rely on someone else to notice my worth, I can go out there and create value and make money from nothing… but the ideas in my head.
- I love being a work at home Mom because I’m able to express my talents and creativity and be valued in a tangible way for that contribution. My kids love me, but until they’re adults, they probably won’t appreciate how hard I work. Making money is a great way to affirm your value.
- I also like being a work at home Mom because I can work outside the home. All I have to do is take my laptop to Barnes and Noble and I’m all set.
What about you? If you are grateful to be a work at home Mom, tell me about it. I’d really like to hear from:
Woohoo! You know how to practice that attitude don’tcha?
Hey – you forgot to tag somebody!
Thanks for participating Carrie
I like being a WAHM because:
1.) I can change my schedule at moment’s notice whenever necessary
2.) If I wake up at 2am, I can start working without worrying that I’m waking someone up
3.) My kids see Mom in action and learn
Been 10+ years now…and I wouldn’t change it for anything.
Best wishes,
Barbara
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Great answers Carrie! I really loved your answer about the priorities & not having an employer to deal with in that aspect. That’s so very true!
Hey Carrie,
Those are four excellent reasons to be in such a deeply rewarding job! You do get to be exactly who you want to be, set your own schedule, and most importantly, be around the people you love all the time! This blog post really caught my eye, so I thought I would run this by you.
I’m an official Microsoft ambassador and right now we’re really trying to scale up our connections with influential bloggers like yourself. I’d love to share with you some of the stuff we’ve been doing in the last couple months to help women entrepreneurs; we’re really committed to providing all the necessary resources to help women start, grow and expand their business.
We just wrapped up a women’s entrepreneurial tour across the US; the response and turn-out was great!
I’d really love your take on these offerings we have right now; I would have contacted you via email but I didn’t know which was the best way to reach you.
Thank you so much, I hope I didn’t overstep my bounds by directly contacting you. Definitely get back to me if I’ve piqued your interest– I’d love to share more info with you.
Best,
Kimberly
Official Microsoft Ambassador
k-rosenberg@live.com
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