Why being a working mom rules (and why it sucks)

It’s sad that I have to preface this by saying that I don’t believe that working moms are better than stay at home moms. This is not a competition, war, or battle for the purest form of motherhood. This is just me simply speaking from my own experiences.

I’ve had a job since I was 16. The truth is, I love working. I love setting goals and smashing them out of the park. I love chasing my dreams and beating them into submission. I like working with others, learning new professional skills, and climbing the corporate ladder. I am 24 years old, a college drop out, and a non-believer in the wastefulness of secondary education. I believe that only valuable experience can qualify you for a job – not a piece of paper signed by the dean. All these things set me on fire.

So when I had my daughter, it didnt make sense to quit working – both financially or mental health wise. I made the personal decision that in order for me to be a better mother and to give my child a better quality of life, I would work. But no decision comes without pros and cons, so here are the pros and cons of being a working mom

Pro: Mental Balance

I spent 6 weeks on maternity leave. I spent 24/7 focused on my baby. I felt like I didnt have time to get anything done. I barely left the house. I watched a lot of Netflix while feeding, burping, holding the baby.