I'm a STAHM and proud!

I was the typical career woman before my husband and I started our own family. And before becoming a mom, my view was to work in a company even after the baby arrives - I want to have my own money and buy things I want.

When my son arrived, my concern was still about my career. I studied in a good university and landed in good jobs and here is another challenge that will surely make my life turn upside down. As a career woman, I was still thinking of going back to the workforce a few months after giving birth and I did. I got a teaching job and worked for a year then I decided to be a stay at home mom (SAHM).

Why? Did I give up my career already and just focus on tending the baby and washing the dishes? Well, I didn't---I became wiser.

Technology offers many opportunities for women and mothers to be exact to find the yin-yang in career and family duties. My best decision came to a point when I  realized I missed a lot about my son, I spent more time at work than with him. When I arrive home at night, he is already about to sleep and I would leave early to school in the morning.

Working as a Freelancer

I'm now a freelance writer and I regret for not knowing about this opportunity earlier. I was already familiar with working online but got scared of all the risks like scams. But now, I took the risks and reap good rewards.

It's like I finally found peace..and to add icing to the cake..I earn more! Imagine the success I feel of having the best of both worlds. It took me a while to find the right balance of working at home and taking care of my son and the whole household as well..

I learned to be an expert in time management and follows a working shedule. I even have my own weekly schedule that includes free days during Saturday and Sundays - these days are reserved for strict household cleaning and family time. I also managed to train my son to be in sync with me. I usually work while he is asleep or I let him play with his educational toys while I'm writing. My son learned to "work" with his Mommy; it took some time for my son to get used to this arrangement. And did I mention, I have a husband to take care too?

I dont serve my husband like a king, but I let him feel that I am his wife. When he comes home, I stop whatever I'm doing and we bond as a family. I cater to him before he goes out to work and I stay with him for a while when he watches TV late at night before  I go back to work.

Some might picture this as a very difficult task..but believe me.it's not. After all they are your family. I still look fabulous while dong my online jobs..I'm very contented with what I have right now.

STAHM forever?

My old freind asked me if I have plans of going back to the "regular" workforce. Honestly, no. Even if my son will go to school and I'll have plenty of time, I dont think that I will still become the regualr employee. I might expand my online businesses or do other stuff aside from being a 9-5 employee. This set-up worked for me and I am determined to stay in this place forever.