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Is being a stay at home mom worth it?

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  1. Finch

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    God, why couldn't this have been posted a coupe months ago? :)

    Actually Hook, glad you posted this as I would have been asking the same things. My wife wants to stay home and I'm on the fence. Selfishly, I've been thinking about agreeing to it so I can still have some hunting time for the years to come but this seems to be frowned upon? About half of my wife's paycheck would cover daycare and the other half would take care of a big chunk of the mortgage. I feel like we could get by on my salary but sacrifices would have to be made and this concerns me. I think/hope it will change when "MegaDon" is born.

    Can I expect a hot meal to be ready when I get home from work? Or is that a friggin fairy tale too?
     
    Finch, Oct 23, 2012
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    That will only be the beginning of your things that she will want to cut.


    BBWWAAAAHHHHAAAAAHHHAAAAAA!!!


    Be VERY worried!!:jaw:
     
    fletch920, Oct 23, 2012
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  5. Tony

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    A wife that wants to stay home will usually have your dinner on the table for you ... on days she finds the time.... it will be the best choice you could make ... you,will be her hero ... and you will reap the benefits ;)
     
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    Hooket why dont you become a stay at home dad?
     
    RackHunter, Oct 23, 2012
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Why???????
     
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  8. Tony

    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Cuz he has a man card....men work.
     
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    Reply to 'im never having kids' But then they can do this....

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    Was that a dig on Dan? :D
     
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  11. Dan

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    It wouldn't bother me if it was. I'm perfectly comfortable with my role right now. :D
     
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    So no one liked my "have her start a home business while she raising the kids" idea?

    That's how most great businesses start out. Mom and Pop with an idea.
     
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    I loved it! That's what my wife did ...
     
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    Shouldn't you be doing some cleaning right now? Get busy whipping up some dinner and dont forget to clean the toilets.



    Kidding. I do all of those things and more. I think every man should. Marriage is a team sport. Kudos to you Dan for being a good partner to your wife and allowing her to also pursue a life outside of the home.
     
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Dan doesn't work???? I didn't know that, so no ..... but since you brought it up .... HEY DAN! Get a job! :D
     
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    60% decrease or 40% decrease? I think I'll go with the 40%.

    But if she made more than me, I'd gladly stay home. I would make a wonderful housewife.
     
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    Why do I feel like you should have your own show on the Home and Garden channel??
     
    fletch920, Oct 23, 2012
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    I think it really helped my 3 kids,,,my wife never worked one iota when they were growing up. my youngest is 13 now and the wife just started part time work about 2 years ago!
     
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  19. Finch

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    Is it true what they say? No dinner made, dirty dishes, dirty laundry, screaming kids thrown in your arms as soon as you get home? :)
     
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    Agreed. Awesome that you're doing that.
     
    MGH_PA, Oct 23, 2012
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  21. Dan

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    **** no! Didn't you see the above posts? "Don't expect the house to be clean, laundry done or hot meals when you get home." :lol:

    One thing I don't get though, why do stay at home moms not want to put out? This gig hasn't hurt my libido. :D
     
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