Mark asks…
Any advice for a stay at home mom returning to work after 7 years?
I was a Social Worker for some years before deciding to stay home full time with kids. It’s been 7 years since I last held a paying job though this stay at home biz is harder than anything I’ve ever done, and I’ve had some tough ones….any advice from now working moms is welcomed? …say from fashion & interviews to juggling kids and work schedules …. I expect to be ready for interviews in the next month…. THANKS 
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CONGRATS……….
I am a working mom and the thing that gets me the most is the guilt of not being there with her as much as i like, i miss her the 10 hours a day we are apart, but i dont have much of a choice,
If you have this problem just keep reminding your self that yes you are a mommy,and your kids do need you, but you are also a woman and that just by being away during the day you are not neglecting their needs, you are seeing to yours and making sure you are able to get them the things they want and need, besides they will be able to get alot more wiht 2 incomes than with just one right (and so will you 
Mandy asks…
Stay at home mom returning back to work needs help with resume?
Here is my question . Does anybody have any suggestions on what to put on my resume for the last 6yrs. I’ve held a variety of experiences in the past from temp. agencies so I can basicly do anything,The last 6 yrs. I’ve been raising my daighter how do I put that in a resume. I’m not sure what to write on recent work experience. I’ve worked as a Lab Tech, Teller, CSR, Admin. assistant, Proofreader,Chilcare Provider and Cashier just so you get an Idea. It seems like it shouldn’t be that hard.. Right? Please Help.
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I also had gaps in my work history but for different reasons. First of all, employers understand that there can be gaps in the work history for a variety of reasons. I would suggest that you go to Yahoo’s Hot Jobs. They walk you right through a resume and when you’re done with it, you can print it out to take with you on interviews. You don’t say where you live. I would get on the internet and plug in a search that says “employment in (your city), and then your state. You should have plenty of leads there. But I found Hot Jobs on the yahoo site the best. It was simple and easy to do. I hope this helps. I feel for you because I am out of work again, so I am updating my resume and sending it out to employers……I can really empathize. I’m a 47 year old female, and these employers aren’t supposed to discriminate, but I know it’s done anyhow. Good luck to you !
Thomas asks…
Stay at home mom returning to work …so sad?
So I have had the honor of staying home with my son the first year of his life. I am sooo attached to this little guy. I have to start working tomorrow and my stomach is in knots. I feel like Im going to throw up. I feel like I will be sad, he will be sad, and it will just be no good. He will be with my mother in good hands but Im so afraid I will miss something and will come home one day and he will have a mustache. How can I not be so sad and stop crying?
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No denying it, this is a toughie. I remember my first day back to work after my first son was born. It was awful! But just because your stomach is in knots, make sure your little one views this in the most positive light as possible. They pick up ques from Mommy and if Mommy is acting like the world is going to end, they will feel the same way.
Try to do your best to smile and explain that you are going to be doing some grown up things during the day now and he will be staying with Grandma (or whatever he calls her). Tell him that you will be home soon and that he’s going to have so much fun with new adventures and games and toys with your mother.
Give him a picture of yourself (preferably one of you holding him) to keep nearby to look at during the day. Write him a little note each morning and leave it for your mother to read to him if he gets sad during the day. You might even want to take some photos and drawings to make him a little “book” that Grandma can read to him, showing you getting up in the morning, getting dressed for work, hugging and kissing him good bye. Then have some pictures of him laughing and playing with Grandma. Then show you coming home at the end of the day, hugging him and showing that he can look forward to seeing you after a fun day with your mom.
If she’s able to, it may be a good idea for your mom to join a play group (like Mommy and Me) that she can take him to during the week that is special for just him and Grandma. He’ll interact with other kids and it will provide something positive to look forward to that he can go with your mom.
It’s ok to cry during your lunch hour. Keep a picture of him on your desk and remember that it will get easier and easier.
I have 3 boys – 12, 5 and 3 and I’ve had to go back to work after each one. I spent a year with my oldest, 8 months with the middle one and only 8 weeks with the little guy. I was sad each time, but it got easier to let go.
You’ll also be surprised at how much you will gain from “adult conversation” on a regular basis!
I wish you and your little guy the best
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