It’s been a while since I last worked in a corporate setting. I resigned from my job as the chief finance officer of a multi-national company in the shipping industry before getting married in 2008 and I’ve been busy “working” as a stay at home wife and mother ever since.
I’m so lucky to find a husband who plans for the future. He retired from work at a young age of 42 and now, we’re both stay at home doting parents to our sweet little princess [update: now two princesses]. Such blessings makes me feel so grateful to God. I have a wonderful husband, a smart beautiful baby [update: babies], loving family, relatives and friends – ah! Such a great life!
Not Always That Glad
There was a time when I was ashamed to say that both my husband and I are not working. Whenever my former classmates and colleagues would ask me how I’m doing, I try not to tell them that I’m a “jobless” stay at home wife and mother. Somehow, I felt that not working means that you’re lazy and unsuccessful.
I began to secretly look for jobs in different companies. I applied online for job openings in various industries. I once applied for a job in the bank where we maintain our accounts but didn’t come for the interview. I also planned at applying at General Motors because I love the general motors culture but scrapped the idea after my husband and I had some heart-to-heart talk.
It’s a Blessing
Indeed, there’s no reason to be ashamed for retiring at such a young age. It’s not like we’re born with silver spoons in our mouth. Whatever we achieve and are experiencing right now are products of our hard work and perseverance. We’ve been working hard all these times – especially my husband who really planned to retire young and prepared for his and his family’s future. We’re just reaping the benefits – something that I shouldn’t be ashamed of.
To my wonderful and loving husband, sorry for hurting your feelings during the times when I was still ashamed of our being jobless. Now, I see how blessed I am. With this post, I hope you feel how proud I am to have you as my husband.
I am so blessed and lucky – probably the luckiest person in the world. I hit life’s jackpot when I found the best husband in the whole world.
…. and because of that i envy ..I’m happy for you sis =)
I’ve been jobless for 11 years until only last year when I do part time VA/writing jobs. Sometimes, I also think about the what ifs…what if I’m working? what if I continued my Masteral? what if I stayed in the Philippines?… But, one thing I really never regretted is marrying my husband and taking care of my family. They are my blessings from God.
Glad you also feel the same for your husband and Georyl.
You are so lucky to have a husband like him. Anyway, followed on GFC as Clark, She. Hope you’ll do the same.
god really works in mysterious way. Akalain ba nating gamitin ang Xlane para ma-meet mo si JPR. We at Xlane are so blessed that you have been a part of us.
I am also jobless for 5 months now. I gave up my position in an architectural firm to become a full time mom…i agree that its a blessing…
Oh what would I give in order to retire early, or to have so much so both my parents can now retire! You are indeed blessed that you can afford to both stay at home and still live comfortably. 🙂
There is nothing to be ashamed of with a mom and dad wanting to give quality time to their little ones. I too dreamed to retire early to still have the time and strength to enjoy life… Your family are indeed very blessed to live such life in your early age… Enjoy!
There’s no shame to not working in a regular firm. I actually want to congratulate you and your husband for being in full control of your schedule. Not many people get to retire young and spend time with their children.
ayyyy…sweet!!!!!
you both lucky sa isa’t-isa..parang gusto kong mainggit..
hehehe..
This is such a sweet post, She. You’re one blessed woman to have your husband as your partner in life. At least you both own your time now. More quality time spent for the family and I believe that’s very important.
Hugs!
hey she! the times have changed. i think more parents now realize the value of being hands-on parents! so there’s really no reason to be shameful of your decision to retire early. i would too. had i been as wise as you were…i would have prepared early so i can enjoy being a mom too! 😀