Update: THANK YOU for all the responses and sharing your personal experiences. After much thought I have decided to quit work and be a stay at home parent for a while, cuz taking care of this little human is my number one priority right now. I can always find a job later, build a career later, but babies are only babies once. I absolutely don’t want to miss that or delegate. I want to be present and be there for my little one(s) when I am needed most. It is a very hard decision to make. Luckily my husband is supportive and we are doing fine financially. I think this is the right choice for me. Scary but should be fine. …… New mom here. Would love advice from other working parents. Working at AWS. Non tech. Had my first baby this year and plan to be pregnant with my second one next year. I have alway been hard working and self driven. But started to think about leaving work and just being with my baby after becoming a mom. I don’t know if it is a gap of a few years, or a permanent leave from corporate life. I fear letting go of the career I built, or having difficulty finding a job if I do decide to return, but on the other hand, I don’t want to miss my kids’ first 3 years. Husband is supportive whatever I want to do. For all the working moms and dads, how did you handle it? Assuming money is not an issue, what other parameters should I consider? #workingparent #parenting #amazon
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Take full time wfh job. Hire a full time nanny. You get to see your kids throughout and you can keep your job too.
They would really have to vet the jobs because a lot of companies are finding ways to work people tooth and nail with WFH. At job, they sort of shame you for needing to take time off or even get up to use the restroom. Idk how parents deal with jobs like that, but my heart goes out to them.
What are the three distinct reasons you are considering being a stay at home mom? I can help you debunk or shed light on it. Mom of 3 here
It’s very highly likely this is a hormonal phase. Kids are a lot of work as a stay at home mom. It’s not a “break from work.” It is mentally and physically exhausting and very under appreciated.
Really anticipating your reasons, that could make you successful or not…
My wife quit her job and was a stay at home mom for the first 2 years of our first born. Having said that she only earned a 5 figure salary. So it was an easy decision for us. Her mental health wasn’t worth a 5 figure salary. However, earning 300k is a whole different ball game. This is a very tough and very personal decision. I honestly don’t think any of us blinders can persuade you either way.
Wrong. opinion on Blind is obvi the most important factor.
Money is just a number.
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Keep working, try to earn more money, have to close the wage gap.
Just make sure to protect yourself in case things go south between you and your husband. You might be left unemployed, no recent work experience, etc You can take a WFH job or a part time job
Only if you're useful at home, and you like it of course. I know some people who'd be better off hiring a nanny with their income.
I think Amazon offers extended unpaid leave right? Can't you take that and come back after a few years if you like?
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What is husbands TC? I say do if. My wife doesn’t work and we had our first about a year ago. I wish I had the option to take some time off
Thanks for reply. My husband makes more and we have savings too. I know it is a luxury to have options