I have three boys (10,5,&3) When my middle son was born, it was beneficial at the time to stay home. Daycare for 1/2 day kindergarten and infant was outrageous!!! So I stayed home and did in-home childcare. I have been doing this for 5 years now. My current status is that I am down to 1 family (part-time) and we need the income. I have posted info about my childcare and no results. I recently reapplied for a position that I did before I had my son, and stayed home. The company is really excited and wants me to come back!I will be compensated for my experience, more than I thought. I am really excited about it, and daycare expenses are really not a concern because a family member will be caring for my youngest. My problem is my hubby, he thinks I should stay home and wait, wait until I hear from a potential client (daycare)?! I am trying to explain to him that childcare is really shaky right now because 1. parents are trying to cut back (income) 2. layoffs. I would really love to have his support and want him to understand that the kids will be fine, and this gives me an opportunity to help with income, and get some sanity, and most importantly back in to the work field. I have weighed both sides (pros & cons).My youngest guy is 3, but this will give him opportunity to be with other kids in a daycare setting as well, and because my hubby works an early shift at work he would p/u our youngest no later than 3p.m. So he would be in care w/ family 8:45-3. What would you do?
Absolutely 100% do it. If you hate it, then you can worry about that IF it happens.
Good luck and congrats on getting the job back - especially in this economy.
That's wonderful! Don't pass up this chance to get back into the workforce with an employer who wants you and will pay well. Believe me, lots of my friends are looking for work right now, and things are just as difficult as the headlines say.
I also know that our old daycare provider, who moved out of the area and recently moved back, has been having a hard time finding and keeping clients. She is in a great area, has great references and experience, but so many people have parents out of work. Our preschool is also struggling for enrollment this year. A lot of couples have someone at home right now. So I agree with you that it's also not a great time to have a home daycare.
I also agree that a short day for a 3yo is a great preparation for preschool and will be fun for your son.
I also understand your husband's perspective. Having two working parents is more stressful than working with one person to take care of all the family stuff. But it seems like the timing is perfect to me for you to make a change. If the daycare market picks up you can always transition back in a year or two if it's not working for your family. Good luck either way!
Take the job, don't be silly! The income is worth it and as another poster said, you can always use home daycare as a fallback. Just getting back out into the world of adults is reason enough after raising three kids! I do home daycare myself, and while I absolutely love the kids, I do miss that adult contact and conversation. Your youngest will be with family, what could be better. Besides he will be going to school soon. Why start with a new family in daycare if you can't give a long commitment?
I'd take the job in a heartbeat. You need the (steady and reliable) income, your old company is taking you back, they're actually going to compensate you for your experience, and it looks like it would be a great experience for the entire family. If the outside job thing doesn't work out, then you can always go back to doing child care in your home.
Good luck with your decision.
Good Morning M. D
Sounds like you already have your RIGHT MIND made up. You make excellent points,just do it.
Good Luck
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Take the job! You are offered better pay than you expected, it's in a role you already know, and they want you to come back. That is not something to turn down in this economy! Turning that down does not sound like a good idea to me. You are really really lucky to be given that opportunity. You are not locked into it for life and if it does not work out you don't have to stay. Also, you are still open to other offers or opportunities that may come along and can make a job switch then. Also, your youngest is in the care of family which will make it easier on him than trying to become accustomed to a full service day care with strangers. If you have already determined that you are ready to work and the family can use the income and you can use the sanity, then by all means go for it. Tell your husband how you feel and he should at least be willing to give it a try.
Hi M.,
I say GO FOR IT!
Most people are changing their jobs, childcare, homes etc. right now so anything certain is rare. Take the job to provide security for your family. Your husband and children will slowly adjust to the change. Change can be good for everyone.
Best Wishes to all of you during your new phase!
What would you rather have? More time with your kids? My friend works from home. She recently found a reputable company registered with Better Business Bureau and now she is able to earn an income from home. You could always keep the daycare and try to work from home. That way you would be able to still spend the time with your little one. If you would like more information on that go to her website at; http://www.EnjoyingMyTime.com
But if you don't feel like you could do more on staying at home (I know it's tough - I am a stay at home mom too) than you should probably take the job. But first I would still try to talk to your husband about it.
God bless you and your family in being able to take the right decision for you.
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I have always loved being a stay-at-home mom and to be able to stay home until your preschooler is in Kindergarten would be my answer but it doesn't sound like that's what you want to do. Anything you do for the sake of your family that, not only keeps the focus on family but makes a positive impact on YOU and them is the right decision for you. If you believe that you will look back on this opportunity and resent the fact that you didn't take it, then it's important enough to make those changes in your life to make this work.
Truly you see this as the right decision for you and your family. You can tell that you are convinced and enthusiastic about this opportunity, however, your husband is not totally on board with this. You need to talk to him and work out those details so that you can do your best to be united on this. At the beginning, it will be a huge change in your household - positively and negatively. Needing the income, coupled with your husband having more alone time with the kids are big motivating factors!
Best of luck to you.
Do it. You have been given a golden opportunity. Even in good economic times, stories like yours are few and far between. Good luck!!!
As a home daycare provider, who is having problems finding clients. I think if you have a good paying position that would love for you to fill the spot. Do so. It could be a few years before the economy bounces back far enough to get another client or however many clients you need.
But you do have one client, so if daycare is where you heart is you might be able to afford to keep going. But if you wouldn't mind the "change", I wouldn't pass it up, because you just might end up in a lose-lose situation. No job and no clients.
