What is a great career for a man who needs to spend a lot of time at home with his one year old son?
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He is obviously a good person because he values his relationship with his son......doesn't that tell you enough????  Go get him!  If nothing else, it's a life experience and you can't spend the rest of your life not leaping into life!
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get a great job get married have kids
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I realise that you have a good job but maybe you need more exposure to life? My son went off to live and work in Germany when he was 18. He has been working as an au pair for a nice family. He teaches English at a local school and, in return, he gets university tuition. When he comes back to England, he will be going off to university. I do give him limited financial support (as does his dad) but he knows if he wants luxuries, it is up to him to get another job to be able to afford these. \n\nHe is due home for good in 8 weeks and working abroad (and taking care of himself) has been great for him, in terms of forcing him to grow up and think about things as an adult. I cannot believe how much he has changed! I know your job is good but think about how you might be able to get more life experience. If you live at home with your mom, try to find an apartment for yourself. Take care of your own laundry, shopping and cooking. Worry about your own bills. Even if it doesn't work out (do everything in your power to make it work!) you will gain valuable life experience through doing this and it can only benefit you in the long run.
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My daughter.  Nothing could be more perfect than spending time seeing someone develop every day and learn more and more through the activities and play groups that she goes to.\n\nI 'work' as a stay at home mom.
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More time at home...he should be able to still watch for something better. Nobody wants to be a shelved family. Don't feel guilty, use your time wisely, like backrubs to help relieve his stress, and good homecooked meals. He'll appriciate all the quirks he miss on the road. Smile...they like that.
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It probably depends on you, where you are at emotionally, and what your economic needs are. You want to stay with kids if you have any and be the perfect mom. the kind you heard about in those stories, or dream ed of being. You also want to be part of the successful storybook families that magically balance career and family life perfectly and have the life style all us others dream of. aether way you are going to have times you wish you chose the other way.  It will always be depending on whats going on in life at the moment.
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My husband and I have been in this situation for 6 years.  We have 2 sons, 6 & 2.  My advice is don't take each other for granted.  Even though I am at work all day does not mean I don't need time for myself.  Likewise, he should still be able to go out or pursue his own hobbies.  You need to watch each other for cues that the other is stressed out.  I try to do as much as I can to "help" on the weekends and in the evenings.  On the weekends, I run erands with the boys (post office, grocery store, etc) giving my hubby a little time to himself.  I also do most of the cooking on the weekends since he does it all week.  I try to get laundry and bills caught up (bill paying is my job).  He loves professional football, so during football season I make sure I occupy the boys so he can watch it at home or go out if he chooses.  It ain't easy! Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!!!!!
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I have no doubt that you have been trying to instill values of the clean nature in him for a long time. Here he is almost 18 and has yet to adapt. Soooo, I am relatively sure you are asking for help, but not expecting any miracles. You know that you have probably already exhausted every avenue that any one of us might tell you. I have sons also, and when you describe your son its as if you were talking about one of my boys. I have no solution for you,... I just wanted you to know you are not alone in this aspect. There is one thing you can "teach yourself" though that might eliminate some of your frustration about him. Don't take it personnel when he does this! Save your energy. Choose your battles! Keep instilling the lesson of what he needs to know, but don't worry about him not doing it. Try a role change with him on occasions,... when he needs you to do something, tell him "just a minute", or "I will get on that soon", or "I meant to do that, but forgot", ...throw his lines back at him and watch him get frustrated. Its good clean amusement for you, I promise!  My boys, and I am sure your son, too, are 'good' people, and yes, lazy people. But as long as he is staying out of real trouble, you really have no problems compared to some Moms out there. They do grow up, and when you go to their homes in the future, he will make you proud. I know!!! You are me, 14 years ago. Hang in there, its going to be alllllright!
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Some WAHMs provide childcare for other families. Others take a different route - making and/or selling crafts, or setting up home presentations (cosmetics, jewelry, kitchen ware, etc.), or delivering catalogues and products, or similar paid work options. \n\nAll of the above are partial solutions. Money is coming in... \n\nBut you still have deadlines, or quotas to meet, or perhaps a boss to please. You still have the problem of a sick child ruining your plans for the coming week. You still have to leave the house, or have potential clients come to your home. \n\nSometimes coping with a part-time work commitment creates as much havoc as a full time job! \n\nThink about the many work-at-home-moms you know - and maybe you're one of them - who have tried one after another of these work-at-home opportunities ("biz opps") without success. It's dazing. \n\nWhy do those kinds of jobs fail? \n\nBecause that type of income generation does not work for most moms. It doesn't give them what they really want... \ntotal flexibility \na solid, growing, worthwhile income \na place to apply their knowledge, creativity and passion. \nThe pay-back for the time, effort, and disruption to family routines is just not there. \n\n\nSo Where Do You Go For The Right Answer?\nYou're there already... \n\nThe Internet. The Web. Online. \n\nIn fact, for many people, the Internet is a second home. It's the easiest, most flexible, and most convenient tool for finding information now. \n\nThink about your favorites or bookmarks. You probably have a huge list of sites (sorted, if you're lucky, into folders!) about gardening, news, holidays, recipes, shopping, Christmas, family health, games, tips, TV, finance or whatever else catches your fancy. \n\nAnd the reason you bookmarked those sites? They gave you useful information. \n\nNow think about all those other people out there on the Web. Who are they? \n\nMoms, dads... single parents, grannies... sporty types, couch potatoes... teachers, homeschoolers, music freaks, would-be chefs. They all seek the same thing. And that is, of course, quality, relevant information for their kids, gardens, home projects, hobbies, and the list goes on and on. \n\nSurfers love Web sites that reflect the owner's passion about a specific topic (i.e., painting, dogs, travel, scrapbooking, etc.) They are excited to find articles, advice, and ideas that respond to their needs or fuel their dreams. And when they discover a site that appeals to them, they will return frequently. \n\nYou too can become a sought-after communicator on the Net! \n\nWhat is your passion? What information, based on your experiences (life, education, employment), could you share? How could you help someone else? \n\nEverybody knows something about something. Identify it and then write about it! There are thousands and thousands of people who want to read about it - and spend money on it - now. \n\nMy site was created just like this.  A link to it is below.  I make money on my site and so far, I don't sell a thing.  That will come as my site continues to grow.\n\nBelieve me, if a 40 year old mother of two children can do it, you can, too.
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your son should come first and your husband should be willing to adapt.Perhaps have a round table discussion with everyone about priviledges that your son is entitled to because of his age and also some priviliedges that he can earn by doing chores would be helpful. That way everyone knows what is expected of them. At the age of 18 he should be entitled to a few things but because he is still at home earning some bonus priviledges isnt a bad idea either
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What your son wants doesn’t really play into it as much because he is still a baby.  I think if he was over 13 years of age he would have more say but they might evaluate him and consider his mental health as respect to custody.  A social worker can end up involved if your sons father believes he is not being taken care of properly by you.  \n\nYou want your home to be clean and your son to be in a SAFE environment  Safe toys only, yard safe.  A none smoking and drinking parent looks better then the other way around.  Supportive grandparents is always helpful.  Do you work, do you have a good baby sitter?  Your friends, are they the  right kind of people to be around a child?  Everything is taken into consideration.  Do you get in trouble with the police?  Do you participate in your child’s education?  Donate time at his school?  Your character and ability to provide certainly considered.  Joint custody is common if both parents are good parents and then you share the child.  If Daddy is a good father this shouldn’t be a problem.  He needs both of  you.  \n\nTry to communicate with your sons Daddy and tell him that it is important that the two of you get along.  It is important to your son.  Your son should not have to feel guilty loving his parents.  They should not be fighting.  Love is all he needs from both of you and working out your differences in a positive way is best for him.  The child is always the one who suffers.  Don’t let that happen. \n\nYou may need an Attorney.  There are organizations that will provide you with an Attorney based on your income, ability to pay.  Look in the yellow pages under government and see if there is something there.  Make some phone calls and see what is offered in your area.  Look under Attorneys.  Be careful.  Can be more expensive then you can afford.  So try real hard to get representation that is affordable.  It is possible.  Good Luck.
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I am a Sidetracked Home Executive (A stay at home Mom, but I like the fancy title). I am the gardener and grounds keeper (yeah I use the weed eater and the lawnmower and I love it), the day care provider, the financial consultant and accountant, the cook, the first aid provider/nurse, the housekeeper, I even do some car maintenance. Home maintenance projects such as painting, small fix ups. I also provide an extensive laundry service... hey I deliver. I put in well over 80 hours a week and the pay ain't too bad (a very happy and healthy daughter and husband, plus 2 dogs and 2 cats) Oh yeah I do the dog walking as well.
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Resumes are extremely important, contrary to one answer. And I agree with the others, Homemaker is a very valid career. You have had to manage the household accounts, use effective time management skills, marketing research which products are best for your household, food planning and preparation, transportation coordinator for the kids, effectively manage family members through appointments, social events, school meetings, etc. ... And you did all this without an executive assistant. Anyone who doesn't consider all those qualities doesn't deserve someone as dedicated as you. Good luck !!!
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Playing with blocks, balls, cars, stuffed animals, singing and any physical activity he can do are all great. Peak-a-boo, naming the objects, people and animals arond him are also great. Carrying him and dancing (gently) are also fun and good for you too. Read, for a short time, every day. Your library surely has sturdy board books with colorful pictures to look at. \nTake him outside and help him explore around the yard, park, wherever. \nAt that age it takes time to absorb new information, so don't rush, take your time and repeat things that hold his attention.\nSee what your son responds to best.\nThe games you play now will not be much fun for you but the relationship and mental foundation you are builidng now will pay off later. Good relations with parents are important for all kids.\nThe "What to Expect" Books have many ideas and good information.
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well -- how about i tell you what i do and maybe you'll get some ideas.... i'm a nurse that had a baby and wanted to stay home with him instead of putting him in daycare. my husband didn't want the loss of my paycheck and gave me a lot of grief about going back to work but ALSO expected me to do all the "real" parenting, house cleaning, cooking, etc. i told him if i went back to work that he would have to split everything 50/50 and he agreed. i told him the very first day he didn't do one of "his" new split duties i would quit my job on the spot.... as in if it's his turn to change a diaper and he didn't do it -- i wouldn't go back to work the next day because i'm not going to be walked on like that...if i'm a homemaker, then i'm a homemaker...if i'm a nurse, then that's what i'm going to be and he can hire a housekeeper, cook and nanny. he agreed to split the job duties.....well, a couple of days before i was going to start a new job, i started him out on the split duties....needless to say....i'm now a very happy stay-at-home mom. i keep the house, cook dinner and take care of my son. as far as your concern about him wanting you to answer your phone right away...that's controlling behavior. remind him you're an adult and tell him where he can stick it next time he gets mad. then quit your job.   :)
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Assuming you enjoyed taking care of the house and kids and depending upon where you are you might find a "Nanny" position that pays that much.  They do where I live (SF Bay Area).