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Working Mother:I am made to feel guilty about joining work
2006-01-05
Name: Amita



Hi

I am due in another 2 weeks with twins. And I intend to join back work by end of May. I do not have any back up support at home to take care of my babies and I plan to start looking for a full time maid who can look after them.

I know this is going to be a tough task, but i want to give it a shot before saying that this is something i cannot manage. If things do not work out, I may opt for a part time option or even take a break till my babies are about 12 months old.

My husband is fine with us trying out the maid option, but both my parents and inlaws are continously discouraging me from even thinking of going back to work for another 1-2 years.

I have had a fairly good career with my current co. and till now have really enjoyed my stint there. Not getting back to work will surely have a very depressing impact on me. At the same time due to family pressure, I have started feeling guilty that I want to set career as my priority leaving my tiny kids under a maid's care.

I would like to know if any of our friends here have some suggestions for me.


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2006-01-09
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Anonymous Name: Pragya
Subject:  idea



I can suggest that currently concentrate for ur delievery and the coming joy in ur life and try to manage all the things properly and then go back to job and bacome a great working mom..:)) all the best
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2006-01-05
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Anonymous Name: sash
Subject:  you're not alone



Hi,
I'm conducting a research on working mothers and believe me you are not alone! The kind of pressures that women have to face every day where their jobs are concerned are just insane. Stick to your decision. Don't let anyone affect your mindset. Try convincing your family that you'll be a happier and more positive mother if you're working and satisfied.

take care!
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2006-01-28
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Anonymous Name: sash
Subject:  you've got good reason!



Hi richa,

what you're talking about is a huge dilemma and I totally understand. A lot of mothers have shared these feelings of guilt with me. If you aren't lucky enough to have a family support system around you could try hiring a babysitter. A friend of mine had a babysitter who actually took care of her studies as well. Honestly though - I'm not talking out of experience but this is what my research has turned out. In fact my research is for a show coming up in a new channel. If you're interested in participating (there will be a discussion, counselors, expert advice etc) do let me know. It'll be a great platform to share your experience.

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2006-01-24
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Anonymous Name: richa
Subject:  hi sash



hi sash, since u r douin' a research on working mothers, i have some queries too.i'm a mother of a six month old baby girl n intend to join work soon.for me the only option is leavinn' my baby at a day care center. my hubby too wants me too join work asap.but unlike amita, i'm my own guilt tripper. i constantly feel reluctant to leave my baby in a creche as i'm very disappointed with the creches i've seen around.also, i feel very very guilty at the thot of leavin' my baby away from me thruout the day.also even when i'll come bak from work, i wont hv the energy to give her the kind of attention she needs.i'm in two minds. what do u suggest? should i try this option? if it doesn't work, what should i do?the profession that i'm in, does not hv any part time options.waiting for yr suggestions. thanx
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