Just A Mom?

I can't tell you how many times I've heard it. People always ask what you do for a living, and for some reason the answer "stay-at-home mom" doesn't hold any weight to it. Some women have trouble going from a career to staying home because they feel like they're missing their calling or purpose in life. Well let's get the record straight.

Job Position: Mommy

Education Requirements: Must be able to understand the needs of your children

Experience: Helpful, but not necessary

Job Details: As a Mommy, you will have to be able to perform certain medical procedures, administer medications, and provide first aid. You will also be required to be a personal chef, nutritionist, chauffeur, laundromat, therapist, guidance counselor, teacher, CFO, personal assistant, janitor, tutor, mentor, editor, personal shopper, referee, coach, and many more. Qualified applicants will be able to perform all these tasks without going completely insane.


So let's be realistic, "Mom" is not a job title you put "just" in front of. It is one of the most difficult and important jobs on the planet. If anyone ever tries to tell you otherwise, direct them to me so I can punch them. Have a nice day.

All In Favor Say, "Help!"

Every mother's day, salary.com gives a figure of what they value a stay-at-home mom is worth, in other words, what she would make each year if she were getting paid. Recently, they estimated our worth at $122,732 and that was based on only 10 daily functions we perform. So they acknowledge that we're worth a lot, and that we contribute a lot to society. Yet, where are the real benefits to being a stay-at-home mom? By not working, we end up losing social security benefits later on in life, as well as disability insurance, sick days, and quite honestly, social status. I can't even get a credit card in my name because technically I'm "unemployed."

For all that we do every day, what happens if we get hurt? Or sick? What happens when we can't perform our daily functions? The only way a stay-at-home mom is allowed to get private disability insurance is if she owns a business that generates income. I don't know too many women who have businesses, so I'm guessing the majority of us are SOL.

I know a lot of people who are outraged at how stay-at-home mothers are practically punished for the decision they made. We have given up so much and we get nothing in return from society. So if you are one of the many who would like your voice to be heard, and even campaign for changes, I have found a nifty little website called momsrising.org. They have discussions, blogs, and a place where you can make your voice heard, and someone might be able to tell you what you can do to help.

It may not feel like you're doing much, but it's certainly a start.