Working mother guilt! - Real Mum story on MoM

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I have two gorgeous young kids and am working 4 long days and trying to study at the moment too. My husband works part time and has them a few days a week, and mostly looks after the school drop offs and pick ups. It is logical because of the opportunities I have at my work and ultimately higher earning potential, and I am lucky that my husband is the most wonderful dad. But I still can’t help but feel guilty that I’m not around with my gorgeous kids more. It will only be for another 12 months or so, and then I will try to cut back, but kids grow so much in a year! Just a whinge really because we are every fortunate in many ways and certainly better than being out of work, but I do worry that I’m missing out!

Posted by billyjean, 3rd May 2013

4 Comments

- - mom113055 said
  - 15 Apr 2015
    3:18 pm
nice and exellent to read the story

- - mom57522 said
  - 29 Sep 2014
    2:18 pm
Don’t feel guilty. Focus on the time you do spend with them and make it count.

- - mom63821 said
  - 25 Aug 2014
    2:11 pm
Don’t feel guilty you are working hard for your family. Cherish the moments you get to spend with your children and remember you are building a better future for your kids.

- - Mellypenny said
  - 26 May 2014
    11:45 pm
I know how you feel hun. I work from home but feel i am always working. My son even said to me the other day “i dont want you to work anymore”, “izzys mum doesnt work!”.. Thats made me feel guilty and sad