"She works hard for the money.
So hard for it honey.
She works hard for the money.
So you better treat her right."
- Donna Summer
2 1/2 months after my "retirement" from the hospital, I have officially received my first pay check as a stay-at-home mom! That's right...the hardest job in the world (I will testify) but also the MOST rewarding. Any woman who can sacrifice a salary, part of her social life, wardrobe, etc. to stay with little people who she would give her own life for, deserves a million dollars.
Unfortunately, my check was not a million dollars, but I do get paid. Each family registered with the Finnish government receives an allowance to help raise their children. The money is based on where you live, your income, number of children and their ages, and the number of children attending school. If you keep in mind my job is 24/7...well at least 14 hour days, on call 10. But when I do get called during my 10 hour "on call" shift (9p-7a: the boys are sleeping - hopefully), I do not receive double time or any other perks that usually come with a normal job. I have to get out of bed, console a crying toddler until he can fall asleep again, and hope I can fall back to sleep myself so I can give another 110% at my "job" the next day. I do not receive any bonuses for potty training, hot meals, field trips, etc. Just the satisfaction of raising my children myself, and no one can do that better or love your children more than you!
So I receive a monthly stipend that helps with the groceries, pays our McDonald's bill, and maybe I can by myself something nice once in a while...just for doing what I feel I was put on this planet to do...raise my children!
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