Comments on: She’s Not Working and Other WAHM Misconceptions

By: modernmami

modernmami — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:33:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing your post! I think it may just be pure lack of understanding. Like the saying goes, you don’t know until you’re in someone else’s shoes.

By: Sarah Hoffman

Sarah Hoffman — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:08:00 +0000

I completely understand your frustration. Most of my family (meaning my in-laws) don’t take my working at home seriously. It’s incredibly frustrating! I also wrote a blog about it. I hope you don’t mind if I post a link – http://www.homejobsformom.com/blog100510

By: modernmami

modernmami — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:58:14 +0000

Well said. It's work regardless, sometimes busier, and often more rewarding. Good luck with your journey to become a mom!

By: modernmami

modernmami — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:58:00 +0000

Well said. It’s work regardless, sometimes busier, and often more rewarding. Good luck with your journey to become a mom!

By: Cnicolepr

Cnicolepr — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:51:44 +0000

I'm not a mother, but I hope to be soon… I'm commenting because I have worked from home before and even though I currently work a 9-5, I continue my business as a PR consultant to my clients…. I remember my uncle saying “Public Relations” was a hobby until I told him how much money I made off of one project… a lot of people don't understand that working from home can be often more fulfilling than working a 9-5. And yes we really are busy even though we're at home!

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:22:12 +0000

It's a little sad that we have to use fancier terms to make it sound like we're important. I wish people would understand/realize that it's just as important if I say I “work from home” or “freelance”, etc.

By: modernmami

modernmami — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:22:12 +0000

By: Eren@ Embracing Blogging

Eren@ Embracing Blogging — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:35:48 +0000

Hi Melanie,
I'm so glad you opened up this discussion. Many people look down on us if we don't have the standardized job and quite frankly it really bugs me. When I used to sell clothes as a teenager I worked a lot less than doing the online thing. Plus it was much easier because I didn't have to learn so much of the technical aspect. Personally now I just say: “I make websites”… that seems to be “understood” by people …lol. I don't even try to use words like search engine optimization as I know they won't understand. Great topic!
Blessings,
Eren

By: modernmami

modernmami — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:06:22 +0000

It sure is. But, that's a great way to look at it. You don't have to defend yourself at all.

By: modernmami

modernmami — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:05:03 +0000

I agree. Spending too much energy on someone that doesn't get it is pointless.