Comments on: a major decision http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/ Wife. Mother. Homekeeper by Choice. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:20:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Elvira C. Velasco http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/#comment-3959 Elvira C. Velasco Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:29:10 +0000 http://one-twentyone.com/?p=161#comment-3959 i am blessed by your testimony, you made the right decision. I am sure you have a right relationship with God. GOD BLESS ! i am blessed by your testimony, you made the right decision. I am sure you have a right relationship with God. GOD BLESS !

]]> By: noemi http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/#comment-1677 noemi Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:12:19 +0000 http://one-twentyone.com/?p=161#comment-1677 I was a stay at home mom for the past 19 years. My last day of work was just a few day before I gave birth to my second child. I have no regrets. Now that they are older, I find myself having more freedom to leave the house during the day while they are busy with school, work or socials. Time flies really fast. I love being a mom. You're a wonderful mom. And I am sure you can find a lot of options to work even at home. I was a stay at home mom for the past 19 years. My last day of work was just a few day before I gave birth to my second child. I have no regrets. Now that they are older, I find myself having more freedom to leave the house during the day while they are busy with school, work or socials. Time flies really fast. I love being a mom. You’re a wonderful mom. And I am sure you can find a lot of options to work even at home.

]]> By: era http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/#comment-1671 era Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:29:39 +0000 http://one-twentyone.com/?p=161#comment-1671 a major decision indeed! ill keep the title of the book handy, incase, i will decide to be really a full-time sahm for the rest of my life. for now, what mcj and i agreed was.. i will stay at home as long as our kid/s are still in school, maybe the equivalent of elementary.. but i can always take on working-from-home part-time job. a major decision indeed!

ill keep the title of the book handy, incase, i will decide to be really a full-time sahm for the rest of my life.

for now, what mcj and i agreed was.. i will stay at home as long as our kid/s are still in school, maybe the equivalent of elementary.. but i can always take on working-from-home part-time job.

]]> By: occupation: SAHM » Lady Cess is on the hot seat http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/#comment-1662 occupation: SAHM » Lady Cess is on the hot seat Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:52:32 +0000 http://one-twentyone.com/?p=161#comment-1662 [...] any case, it will not deter me from being a SAHM. I believe this is my lot in life. This is really where I’m supposed to [...] [...] any case, it will not deter me from being a SAHM. I believe this is my lot in life. This is really where I’m supposed to [...]

]]> By: Sunshine http://one-twentyone.com/2004/08/02/a-major-decision/#comment-1060 Sunshine Wed, 04 Aug 2004 06:57:24 +0000 http://one-twentyone.com/?p=161#comment-1060 If I also had a choice, I would be a stay at home mom. But then, I'm not married with kids yet so I don't know if my decision will still be applicable when/if that eventful time happens.<br /><br />It's definitely not an easy decision to make. I understand your quandry and the corresponding opportunity costs involved. Nevertheless, I admire you for having the guts to be able to make this decision. Not many people can do this. <br /><br />I also understand the issue of your parents. I'm also a first-born child and I think you agree with me in saying that our parents have higher expectations on us first-borns. Moreover now that I'm taking my MBA being financed by my parents. That adds to the pressure of getting a better job and driving up my potential. <br /><br />In fact, another factor I should think of is if/when I get married. I don't know if I told you but my SO's family are all achievers. All of them are Managers, AVP's, and VP's in well-known companies. Where will that leave me if I decide to be a stay-at-home mom? <br /><br />Nevertheless, I'm glad you found your calling and the path that God has laid for you. Continue your devotion to Him and I'm sure more blessings will come your way. I hope someday, I'll have enough courage to listen to Him and to make the right decision. If I also had a choice, I would be a stay at home mom. But then, I’m not married with kids yet so I don’t know if my decision will still be applicable when/if that eventful time happens.

It’s definitely not an easy decision to make. I understand your quandry and the corresponding opportunity costs involved. Nevertheless, I admire you for having the guts to be able to make this decision. Not many people can do this.

I also understand the issue of your parents. I’m also a first-born child and I think you agree with me in saying that our parents have higher expectations on us first-borns. Moreover now that I’m taking my MBA being financed by my parents. That adds to the pressure of getting a better job and driving up my potential.

In fact, another factor I should think of is if/when I get married. I don’t know if I told you but my SO’s family are all achievers. All of them are Managers, AVP’s, and VP’s in well-known companies. Where will that leave me if I decide to be a stay-at-home mom?

Nevertheless, I’m glad you found your calling and the path that God has laid for you. Continue your devotion to Him and I’m sure more blessings will come your way. I hope someday, I’ll have enough courage to listen to Him and to make the right decision.

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