My American Dream

The second most irritating question I get asked pretty regularly...

When are you going back to work?

I still don't get asked that as frequently as "what do you do all day?" and that is why my blog is devoted to my day, not when I'm going back to work...

I choose to stay home to care for my son based on the premise that ALL employees have going into their jobs: "I'll stay here as long as it lasts or something better comes along."

Unlike all the busy little worker bees, I am certain that I will not get laid off or fired. I seriously doubt "something better" will come along and since I don't get paid, I cannot be lured away with lofty pay raises, use of company jets, or 401K matching.

As CEO, CFO, CTO, and COO of my household, I am living the American dream of being my own boss. I leave when I want, nap when I want, and the dress code... extra casual.

My husband is more that happy...nay, feels completely fulfilled earning the paycheck and providing the health care. I am not kidding. The man LOVES his job. I know this because he brings it home with him every night and won't stop talking about it....

In return, I make sure he comes home to a happy baby, clean laundry, tidy house, and home-cooked dinner every night. Since I love my job too, I think it's a fair exchange.

So do I ever miss the job and co-workers I left behind? YES!

Do I ever want to go back to it someday? eh, maybe.

For now, my work fulfills me and that's all that matters.

photo by yerffej9