will i jeopardize my career if i take a break and become a fulltime mother?
Asked by curious mom
I have 2 masters degrees and i always wanted to make it big in corporate world. Today my career is in a rut, my nanny situation is not working it out. My kids are 4 and 1.5 yrs old? I need the money to pay off our mortgage quicker and have bank balance(safety net); we can survive on my husband's paycheck month to month but will not have any savings Other fear is if i quit, then it will be difficult to jump start my career again- today i am in my mid 30s have a 6 figure salary but a meaningless depressing job with a 30 min commute from home. Good part is that i have 6 figures salary and a 30 min commute with a director title(just title). My old nanny is ready to come back. Do u think i would be able to kick start my career if i take 1 year break from work and stay with my kids and make 6 figures or more when i go back? I am not sure what i should do?

Best Answer:
That is something a lot of women face this day and age. Coming from a hiring perspective yes the year gap may look bad to some companies others will ask for an explanation. I know coming from the hiring end of it if there is a 2 or 3 year gap on their resume but someone has the experience and educational degrees to back it up I will call them for an interview. I told a co-worker of mine the same thing I am about to share with you, your children only grow up once and work is just a paycheck. Best wishes
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Answered by colette_scam

No, you can't jeopardize your career for maternal leave. You'll make less than 6 figures when you go back, though.
Answered by ace

well sweetie it depends what your career is in. if you have 2 masters, your pretty much good for anything...i say go for it! its only a year
Answered by <3 me

Being a mother myself i know it hard and expensive to have someone help keep your children. But to me my kids are more important than any job. So try it, I don't think that it would hurt to try being a full time mother. You would enjoy it and save money, and the kids will love it! Plus you got 2 masters degrees, with that if you change your mind, you can always go back to work. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS.
Answered by Antonia D

Jobs come and go FAMILYS ARE FOREVER,,It sound like money is number 1 ....
Answered by marpolelion

Discuss your ideas with your spouse, ultimately it's your decision, and you could gain valuable insight as to what direction is best for your family. Yes, 1 year is not a long time. But, valuable time with your kids and family can out weigh any six figure salary.
Answered by Mr. Christopher

well to be honest i didn't read the whole text you wrote but i will advise you to be a full time mother even if this means the end of your career... if you love working soo badly, you could continue working once your children wont need your guidance all day long... my mum quit her little steps in her career to grow us up and i think that that's the reason i and my sister are good personalities, not spoiled children. i think you agree that your childrens' bring-up is more important than jeopardizing your career...you don't HAVE to QUIT completely your job but you SHOULD spend the most time possible at home with your kids especially because they're young... <3
Answered by doreta*sn_*

Well look at it this way. Your kids will never be this age again and when they are older, you will wish that you spent more time with them...that regret stays with you the rest of your life...no one ever wishes they had worked more when they look back over their life. Why don't you take a leave of absence or sabbatical just to see how you things go for you? Most states, if not all have FMLA which protects your job if you leave work for up to 12 weeks in a years time. Also, check in with a financial advisor to see what other possibilities would work for you in terms of saving for the future. I have been in this same dilemma as well. I worked full time after my first born and when my second child came along, I stayed home but worked part time just for some "ME" time, it helped me stay more balanced and didn't take all of the things away that I enjoyed aside from the kids. As a mom, it is all too easy to lose ourselves in our families and then when they get older and no longer need us as much, we forget who we used to be and what we liked to do in our spare time! When I worked full time, I wanted to be home with the kids, and when I was home full time, I missed working so that worked great for me. My kids are now teenagers and I am so grateful that I did take that time with them before they went off to grade school. With 2 Masters under your belt (Bravo for getting this done before the children came along!) you will still be in demand when you want to go back to work and perhaps you will find something more fulfilling with that newfound perspective of being home with your children. It really sounds like the perfect time to take a break from a job you aren't in love with and spend some time with the family that you do love. I wish you all the best!
Answered by SoCalMom