OHbaby! Forums : And I used to be... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 16:09:57 +0000 Fri, 25 May 2007 23:42:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7753 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I never did anything before baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150901&title=and-i-used-to-be#150901 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 7753
Posted: 25 May 2007 at 11:42pm

I never did anything before baby I went school polytech baby and sometimes I feel like people think i must be really dumb or something but I stayed at school to 7th form and got a b bursary so i can't be too stupid.

I have plans and want to go back to polytech but not until I decide. I have never been happier than I am now and sometimes I just want to tell the world how great my life is But i know all my old friends think my life must be so boring and they invite me out sometimes as a pity invitation and i know most of them are pretty unhappy with their lives. ]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 23:42:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150901&title=and-i-used-to-be#150901 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Well, so far it hasn&#039;t happened...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150684&title=and-i-used-to-be#150684 Author: littlejo
Subject: 7753
Posted: 25 May 2007 at 4:04pm

Well, so far it hasn't happened much (early days though), but I'm hesitant to tell people I "was" an accountant - how much does that really add to the conversation? Are we going to talk about tax returns & financial reporting standards???

I have had lots of people already ask me when I plan to go back to work. DS is not even 5 wks old yet! ]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 16:04:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150684&title=and-i-used-to-be#150684 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : amy wrote:Ok so that is something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150495&title=and-i-used-to-be#150495 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 7753
Posted: 25 May 2007 at 9:18am

Originally posted by amy amy wrote:

Ok so that is something I find quite often is having to justify why I am not a SAHM. )



I'm with you. I HATE having to justify why I CHOOSE to work. To be totally honest, I have got no intention of being a SAHM when my maternity leave finishes (although DH has other ideas..) I absolutely love my kids, there is no 2 ways about that, BUT I really relish being someone who does things other than child based things as well. It is for my sanity more than anything. I think a big hats off and pat on the back to those who choose to be SAHM, as it is something I am almost embarrassed to say I don't think I would ever be able to do (and remain sane)..]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 09:18:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150495&title=and-i-used-to-be#150495 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I must admit, I&#039;m often pleasantly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150256&title=and-i-used-to-be#150256 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 6:30pm

I must admit, I'm often pleasantly suprised to find out what people do pre-children.

Not because I think being a SAHM requires little-to-no intelligence (quite the opposite coupled with patience!) but it does change my perception away from the "motherly type" (read: kind, caring, self-sacrificing, tolerant, patient etc) in to something a bit more competitive or business-like (depending on the profession of course!)

My neighbour has just gone back to work as an accountant now that her youngest is 2 and she seems so different to the mum I used to see hanging out the washing.

So yeah, I guess it's just adding another element to someone's personality.

I like people knowing that I am a student... makes a better story than DPB dependent.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150256&title=and-i-used-to-be#150256 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Ah, yes.. now that Ella is going...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150255&title=and-i-used-to-be#150255 Author: meow
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 6:29pm

Ah, yes.. now that Ella is going to creche three mornings a week (she would be going to kindy next month but I might just keep her at creche for a while.. mornings are much better for her than afternoons). She loves going there and I like her to have the interaction with other kids her own age.

So when people ask how often she's in creche, and I tell them.. they immediately ask "so are you working now" or "what do you when she's there?" (usually with a smirk on their face).

I am looking out for part time work, and I also sew a lot.. with the intention of selling some of my things when I've built up a supply.
It takes most of the time she's there to clean the house, do all the chores I need to, get shopping done (grocery shopping) and then a bit of sewing if there's time!!

But why do I continue to jusify myself?? It's usually to people without kids.. but even ppl with kids ask! I'm getting really sick of it.. I also continously get asked when I'm having another child, and that I must have it easy just having the one

No matter what you do/don't do, people are always going to fault you for something..

Edited by meow]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 18:29:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150255&title=and-i-used-to-be#150255 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Lol I was just remembering a conversation...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150252&title=and-i-used-to-be#150252 Author: arohanui
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 6:16pm

Lol I was just remembering a conversation I had with a SAHM a couple of years ago. A friend of a friend at a party, and had never met before. And to tell the truth, after I asked her old her kids were, their names etc, I didn't know what else to talk about! So I asked her what she used to do before she was a SAHM - purely trying to make conversation.. it's what you do when you meet new people!

So just wanted to say - often people aren't necessarily looking down on you being a SAHM (I definately didn't, and I've always planned on staying home with my kids), but they're just used to the same old conversations! They probably don't know what else to say and may find it difficult to find anything in common on that subject (motherhood) so try to find something else in common to talk about.

Just playing the devils advocate here ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 18:16:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150252&title=and-i-used-to-be#150252 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : oh gosh yes!!!!!!!! and i often...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150247&title=and-i-used-to-be#150247 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 5:52pm

oh gosh yes!!!!!!!! and i often think "why do i even have to tell you what i did before hand!!??" it sounds good on paper so to speak but its nothing compared to being a SAHM!!. 99% of people that ask me have a very blank stare and long pause before they say "oh ok so when are you going back?" GGGRRRR apart from the fact that im not going back to that anyway cos im bored with it so im changing profession! ...i still feel i need to tell them what i did so they dont look down on me as has happened so far ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 17:52:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150247&title=and-i-used-to-be#150247 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : yep sometimes when i see peoples...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150237&title=and-i-used-to-be#150237 Author: AlyAyde
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 5:35pm

yep sometimes when i see peoples faces when i say im a mum. I then jump in and say Photographer and avon rep lol, and i used to be a dental assistat. Funny thing is i earn $200 an hour taking photos its just that jobs are far and few between cause i dont want to work , haha its just for fun and i do stuff when people ask me to.

You may find more mums work part time with the free 20 hours or job share as with the free or cut price childcare it will make it easier for mums to stay home if they choose. Also for those that want to work part time but cant justify the childcare costs. ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 17:35:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150237&title=and-i-used-to-be#150237 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Amy you shouldn&#039;t have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150229&title=and-i-used-to-be#150229 Author: Paws
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 5:10pm

Amy you shouldn't have to justify why you are a working mum just as I don't have to justify why I'm a SAHM (well a WAHM really but same thing in the end).

It really does bug me how both sides are expected to justify themselves....working mums are knocked down for going back to work and "leaving" thier kids and SAHM's are knocked down for "not working". You can't win can you??

The important thing is doing what is right for your family and being happy and secure in what you are doing which is why I don't feel the need to justify myself.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 17:10:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150229&title=and-i-used-to-be#150229 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Amy I didn&#039;t find you blunt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150223&title=and-i-used-to-be#150223 Author: busymum
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 4:45pm

Amy I didn't find you blunt at all! I echo what Andie says really (had to say that cause ya'll couldn't see me nodding )]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 16:45:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150223&title=and-i-used-to-be#150223 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Ok so that is something I find...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150194&title=and-i-used-to-be#150194 Author: Guests
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 3:50pm

Ok so that is something I find quite often is having to justify why I am not a SAHM.

Thanks ladies, that is why I love this website. I value opinions but it is nice to have people want to listen to your own as well. (makes for a nice change )

]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 15:50:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150194&title=and-i-used-to-be#150194 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Snap Andie! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150190&title=and-i-used-to-be#150190 Author: daikini
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 3:41pm

Snap Andie! ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 15:41:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150190&title=and-i-used-to-be#150190 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : amy wrote:It was the right...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150189&title=and-i-used-to-be#150189 Author: daikini
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 3:40pm

Originally posted by amy amy wrote:

It was the right decision at the time for me to return. (still is for now)


That's all that matters!


Originally posted by amy amy wrote:

Maybe I was being a bit blunt in my message, sometimes I am not sure wether to jump in and be a part of discussions or just leave it.


Jump on in! All points of view are always appreciated.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 15:40:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150189&title=and-i-used-to-be#150189 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Ah, jump in, Amy! Yeah it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150188&title=and-i-used-to-be#150188 Author: Andie
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 3:39pm

Ah, jump in, Amy! 

Yeah it's an interesting one - I'm a firm believer that we make choices to either be SAHM's or working mums, and women in both camps need just as much support and admiration.  But I don't like hearing people say that they "had" to go back to work - no, you chose to, to provide for your family (or whatever reason).  You don't have to justify that choice to anyone.  Just as a SAHM mum shouldn't have to justify that either. 

And yep, Busymum, I've heard myself saying "...I used to be a social worker" like that added more interest to the conversation or something.  It's ironic really, because most people would probably prefer talk about how mashed carrot stains everything and what to use on nappy rash, over a talk about that job!!  He he. 

]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 15:39:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150188&title=and-i-used-to-be#150188 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I am such a cruisy person, I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150164&title=and-i-used-to-be#150164 Author: Guests
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 2:32pm

I am such a cruisy person, I don't take it you being rude. I know we all have our own opinions, I respect you for yours.

We have so many debts to pay off this year, we have a wedding in just over a month, we have so many factors in our choice for me to return to work. I was also very sick after I had Tyrell, both physically and mentally. It was the right decision at the time for me to return. (still is for now)

Maybe I was being a bit blunt in my message, sometimes I am not sure wether to jump in and be a part of discussions or just leave it.

]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 14:32:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150164&title=and-i-used-to-be#150164 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : amy wrote:I am now working...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150156&title=and-i-used-to-be#150156 Author: busymum
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 2:23pm

Originally posted by amy amy wrote:

I am now working full time, I love reading this thread and the admiration I have for you mothere that stay at home. I feel like I am missing out on so much. We live in AKL and I didn't nab a man that earnt a good wage...bugger.


I just want to say (without being rude or pushy) that my DH got his first full-time job (since we got married) last week. We budgetted really hard but one of those years we lived off Student Allowance and me earning $50/week, and DH did some cash jobs on Saturdays when he could. A lot of people don't realise that it is possible to cut expenses if you are willing to shape down the lifestyle on account of choices.

But... please hear me right. I'm not out to make a SAHM vs working mums fight at all. You gotta do what you gotta do, and I know working mums love their kids just as much as SAHMs!

Edited by busymum]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 14:23:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150156&title=and-i-used-to-be#150156 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I&#039;m the same I&#039;m only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150151&title=and-i-used-to-be#150151 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 2:12pm

I'm the same I'm only ever going to go to work part-time. I know my parents worked hard for us kids and totally respect them for doing so, but I know sometimes when I was growing up I wished my mum was around more than what she was.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 14:12:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150151&title=and-i-used-to-be#150151 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : LillyandElla wrote: daikini...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150139&title=and-i-used-to-be#150139 Author: Paws
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 1:55pm

Originally posted by LillyandElla LillyandElla wrote:

Originally posted by daikini daikini wrote:

I've never been happier. I truely believe being a mum was what I was born to be, and I have no intention of going back to work in the next 5 years - and a husband who supports me there!


I total agree with you! I don't plan on going back to work untill the girls are 5 or if we have another when they are 5 ! -and a husband who supports me


I totally agree too! I don't want to go back to work until until we are done having children and they are in school and even then I'd only want to go back part time.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 13:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150139&title=and-i-used-to-be#150139 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I must admit I say I&#039;m the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150131&title=and-i-used-to-be#150131 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 1:42pm

I must admit I say I'm the office manager at MHJ, I'm on maternity leave atm. Depends on who I'm talking to, though. I hate the uncomfortable silences you get when you are introduced to someone and you say I'm a mum, and they go oh, ok... I guess the what did you used to do is because they are trying to make conversation... Or maybe they think your brain cells get killed off during childbirth... (I think some of mine did, though, lol)]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 13:42:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150131&title=and-i-used-to-be#150131 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I am now working full time, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150130&title=and-i-used-to-be#150130 Author: Guests
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 1:39pm

I am now working full time, I love reading this thread and the admiration I have for you mothere that stay at home. I feel like I am missing out on so much. We live in AKL and I didn't nab a man that earnt a good wage...bugger.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 13:39:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150130&title=and-i-used-to-be#150130 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : daikini wrote:I&#039;ve never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150128&title=and-i-used-to-be#150128 Author: Gwen_
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 1:31pm

Originally posted by daikini daikini wrote:

I've never been happier. I truely believe being a mum was what I was born to be, and I have no intention of going back to work in the next 5 years - and a husband who supports me there!


I total agree with you! I don't plan on going back to work untill the girls are 5 or if we have another when they are 5 ! -and a husband who supports me]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 13:31:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150128&title=and-i-used-to-be#150128 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : What I hate is conversations that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150124&title=and-i-used-to-be#150124 Author: daikini
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 1:23pm

What I hate is conversations that go:
"So, are you a full-time mum?"
duh! 6yo, 2yo and 6mth old in tow! "Yes."
"What did you do before kids?" OR "When are you going back to work?" OR "What do you think you'll do when you go back to work?"

Its like my life stopped when I left the workforce! I've been a SAHM since Kiya was born, and I've never been happier. I truely believe being a mum was what I was born to be, and I have no intention of going back to work in the next 5 years - and a husband who supports me there!]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 13:23:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150124&title=and-i-used-to-be#150124 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Yes I&#039;ve often thought about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150095&title=and-i-used-to-be#150095 Author: busymum
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 12:44pm

Yes I've often thought about putting myself down as "Kindergarten Teacher"

I know I'm doing a good, and important, job, just sometimes I get into situations... yea I guess it's gaps in the conversation like Glow said.]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 12:44:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150095&title=and-i-used-to-be#150095 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I love that Bee - will have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150057&title=and-i-used-to-be#150057 Author: catcase
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 11:48am

I love that Bee - will have to rememeber for use later on. ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 11:48:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150057&title=and-i-used-to-be#150057 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : My &#034;Title&#034; is.. Home...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150038&title=and-i-used-to-be#150038 Author: Bumble
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 11:36am

My "Title" is..


Home Based Early Childhood Educator......

I even put this on the census.... anything that requires a "job"
Which is what we are!!!!!

Gets 'em thinkin!!!!]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 11:36:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150038&title=and-i-used-to-be#150038 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : What you guys are doing is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150033&title=and-i-used-to-be#150033 Author: ginger
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 11:30am

What you guys are doing is the most important job there is - raising little people into good big people. Your children are our future, and it's such a hard job. I remember a geek friend of mine doing a 'cost exercise' on what it would cost him for his wife to be a SAHM mum ...the danger pay, the 24hr/7 day salary, the wide skill-range required (from home stuff to often budgeting and planning stuff to chef), the stress pay, the ACC levies (falling over kids and kid associated things) ...all sorts. When he put it all together it was HUGE!

Hehe gandt ...I know a few of those people ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 11:30:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150033&title=and-i-used-to-be#150033 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : I&#039;m not too worried about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150021&title=and-i-used-to-be#150021 Author: Guests
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 11:18am

I'm not too worried about it, I feel the same as you Paws - if they are bored by it then that's their problem !

Although if I am asked, I usually say that right now I am a Home Executive (just for a bit of a laugh eh...)

Edited by ErinsMama]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 11:18:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=150021&title=and-i-used-to-be#150021 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Yup, when I&#039;m talking to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149989&title=and-i-used-to-be#149989 Author: caraMel
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 10:04am

Yup, when I'm talking to non-baby people I often feel like saying I'm an at home mum makes me seem completely uninteresting and not very smart.
]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 10:04:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149989&title=and-i-used-to-be#149989 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : yep sure do ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149975&title=and-i-used-to-be#149975 Author: Kels
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 9:47am

yep sure do]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 09:47:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149975&title=and-i-used-to-be#149975 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Depending on the type of people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149951&title=and-i-used-to-be#149951 Author: Glow
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 9:16am

Depending on the type of people im with i will slip in "oh yea, i used to do this...."
But dont feel i need to do it IYKWIM - just gives us something to talk about ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 09:16:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149951&title=and-i-used-to-be#149951 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : Nope I don&#039;t feel the need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149925&title=and-i-used-to-be#149925 Author: Paws
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 8:35am

Nope I don't feel the need to .... if people ask then I tell them but if they don't give credit where credit is due to SAHM's then i figure the issue is with them. I'm proud of what I do and I know it's a lot harder than it looks! ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 08:35:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149925&title=and-i-used-to-be#149925 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : No, never...i dont think that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149921&title=and-i-used-to-be#149921 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 8:30am

No, never...i dont think that the job you held has anything to do with your IQ. I have met some very dumb "clever" people. ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 08:30:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149921&title=and-i-used-to-be#149921 <![CDATA[And I used to be... : When you are in a social setting,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149910&title=and-i-used-to-be#149910 Author: busymum
Subject: 7753
Posted: 24 May 2007 at 8:01am

When you are in a social setting, do you ever feel like you have to justify your IQ level? "Hi, I'm a SAHM but I USED to be a legal exec..."]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 08:01:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7753&PID=149910&title=and-i-used-to-be#149910