SAHM is going on my resume

[Kelloggs99]

Ever since I decided to return to the world of work, I have been wracking my brain to figure out how to explain my 4 year gap of non-work. Do I include my mother's group activities as "work" or do I choose a functional resume that simply highlights my skill set rather than my last year of work? The idea of of leaving this gap unexplained has really bothered me, and sure enough, during a google session of course, I stumbled upon what should have been the obvious answer: I HAVE a job! Like, DUH!

I stared at blog after blog whose own SAHM authors had included their domestic engineering right on their very own resume. And they had jobs. Outside of the home. I was impressed. I made a decision right then and there that I, too, would include my job on my resume and be proud of it. I manage time. I delegate responsibilities as needed. I work well with others. I am a scheduling maven. I am responsible for the emotional, nutritional, and developmental needs of a human being! I will not, however, mention that I always run late.

So, beneath my degree and work experience in education I will proudly list Mom 2005-Present.

[my2luvbugs]

Mar. 10, 2009 at 9:15 PM

Wahoo, go you! =)    Great idea!

[HuntersMommy117]

Mar. 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM

AMEN!

[mom2pres]

Mar. 10, 2009 at 9:38 PM

No one was kidding when they said that it is the hardest job in the world! So, why shouldn't it be on your resume? I agree 100%!!! We should receive full credit for all the demands that we put up with in a 12 hour day, with no break (sometimes).

[HeathersBabies]

Mar. 10, 2009 at 11:07 PM

LOVE IT!! Motherhood definitely needs to be 'recognized' as a career! I love those sites that break down how much we WOULD make if we got paid! LOL... I wish!