Did anyone regret leaving their corporate job to be a SAHM?

For some reason, I am having a hard time leaving the workforce but I’m also miserable everyday. I feel like I am carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders and suck at work. I work in sales and really haven’t gotten my motivation back since coming back from Mat leave and also feel guilty leaving my daughter at home.
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I am struggling being a SAHM - he is 16 months & I never went back to work. I was in investments in London. We have relocated to Liverpool & now the nursery waiting lists are so long I have just accepted that this is my life for now. But in reality, I don’t think I’d be able to actually send him to nursery and go to work now either cos I’ve been with him every day! I’d struggle more than him 😂

I’m feeling the same. It almost makes sense to not work if you have to pay to send your baby to childcare during your work hours. That’s just IMO. Remote would obviously be preferred, but even that will be a challenge balancing work and everything at home

I’m glad to learn other working mom are struggling. My job is nearly impossible to half ass, so the struggle is real.

I went back after my first baby part time and then didn't return after my 2nd baby; for various reasons...my youngest daughter is 2 and I'm only just starting to get in my rhythm with staying at home, we've got a really good rhythm to our days and I've found what works for us...and I don't regret leaving my career its what is best for my family whilst my children are young, when she goes to school I will return to work or volunteer.

I am at home still, I don't regret leaving my job as id be awful at it with the lack of sleep, but financially we are not great. But, I am seeking a new field of work so that I am present at home and can fulfil my work requirements whilst working part time until LO is in school.

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