To Be or Not To Be: A Housewife

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   As I search thru the internet, to look for online office-type work, I have to wonder how I got here.  I was born and raised in a small town and worked for many years in a small town.  Yes, I know it somewhat sounds like that John Cougar Mellancamp song.  This is an accident.  Anyways, I found myself in many job ventures including the pyramid schemes. The last jobs I found myself doing were babysitting and housecleaning.  They were not fun jobs let me tell you.  You had to put up with  parents and homeowners including their children.  I know it sounds like I’m complaining.  Well I was.  You see I am now “just” a housewife and I love it.  Yes I do sometimes wish I had more money; then I think about when I did.  Not worth it.  Now I keep my own house clean and cook my own breakfast, lunch and dinner (when my wonderful husband isn’t) and just enjoy it.  I always thought I needed to work and bring money in so I could feel good about myself.  Now don’t get me wrong.  I know ladies (if any read this) some of you have small children and major bills to pay.  Believe me I know.  I definetly know sometimes we women (and these are the ones that don’t want to work that I am speaking to)  have to go into the job force and “put up” with all that “highschool-type” drama.  You know the kind of drama you thought would stop once you got out of school.  I believe the adult version of this is called “office politics”.  The boss being the teacher and etc…  Anyways my point is this.  I from present day experience can tell you, that I personally love the freedom in being just a housewife.  If (and this is a big IF) you can manage with one income in your household, try it for a while.  Now if you can’t you can’t.  Don’t quit your job and be like “Oh this lady on the web said it’s ok to quit and be a housewife and so forth.” NO, don’t be stupid.  This is mostly for people who can pay thier bills with one income and can live without the “extras” without having to save for it.  I personally love this lifestyle.  But be forewarned this is not for everybody.  If you decide to even consider this option, go over it with your spouse first and foremost.  Then calculate your bills to see if the option is possible.  If you are financially able, contemplate boredom of your knew situation.  Actually doing the domestic responsibilities (chores) of your own home full time are not for everyone, so be sure.  If you can and do become “just” a housewife, goodluck to you.  Some of you may be wondering, “Well, if she is so happy being just a housewife, why is she looking for a job online?”  Good question to those who ask.  My search is for income for the ”extras” not the “necessities”.  If I find one, great!  If not, well that’s ok, too.  My job is my home now.  It is the best job I personally ever had.  I hope you feel satisfied with whatever you are doing as well, housewife or not.