What is your profession ?

Blood Bank Manager...

Entertaining thread gj KC

I understand, lots of my friends couldn't wait to get back to work after their little ones were born. A year of maternity leave and They claimed they were overworked at home were losing their sanity......so going back to work was like a vacation for them :) I on the other hand thought about them all day and couldn't wait till my shift ended so I could rush back home to be with them. It all depends on the parent and I do understand both sides of it.

Just appreciating that I have both options here, where in Canada I didn't .

Couldn't think of anything worse than not working!!!!! housework would drive me crazy! that's what we have a maid for........

Couldn't think of anything worse than not working!!!!! housework would drive me crazy! that's what we have a maid for........

Dear you should enjoy it while it lasts, i was nagging about it until i was obliged to take a job to help out my husband... now am not only a mother and a homemaker on top of it am a nursery teacher so im a mother of 26 other kids... count ur self lucky ! im blessed with my children but imagine what ur doing everyday... and on top of it 8 hours of raising other people's children.. it is not easy and yes im exhausted everyday but im rewarded everyday.

maybe the grass just seems greener on the other side and maybe because i'm not even married lol; but i feel i'd like very much to be a stay at home dad..sure you still need to wake up early (the worst part of a person's existence)..still need to work hard..but at least it's all for your own family and not some random guy/company that pays you for a fair day's work..yes you could say the working men/women too are doing it for their family but there you go..its just that cooking a great meal for the kids just seems more motivating than turning out a great presentation for the boss..oh well:-)

Prism, angelishere, thanks will add these to my CV.....

Home Minister

I liked the term stated in the below thread:

"Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations"

More here: http://www.qatarliving.com/node/2828999

Gotta go now, my chauffeur shift just began:) have a good weekend all.

Believe it or not i've had stalkers too! and none of them were pretty :(

What??? Kat shying away from women??...:) King kat, thats just not you...:)

I have a nice bum too :) round and round and round it goes.

:D When in doubt, dictionary.com it!

Smoke is a beach bum. He inherited millions and now just enjoys life and company of others..

Lucky bugger :O(

Was brought to you by Miss Mimi( or is that gin) lol... Well said!

Awww come on...you gonna hold that against me now....I'm a such a boring person i'm afraid if i took you to the beach you'd drown yourself out of boredom :( Its for your own safety. But if you still wanna come along then send me a pm and i'll let u know details.

job

1    [job] Show IPA noun, verb, jobbed, job·bing, adjective

noun

1.

a piece of work, especially a specific task done as part of the routine of one's occupation or for an agreed price: She gave him the job of mowing the lawn.

2.

a post of employment; full-time or part-time position: She was seeking a job as an editor.

3.

anything a person is expected or obliged to do; duty; responsibility: It is your job to be on time.

4.

an affair, matter, occurrence, or state of affairs: to make the best of a bad job.

5.

the material, project, assignment, etc., being worked upon: The housing project was a long and costly job.

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According to number 3 Brit it is a job. But I agree, it's also a father's job as well as a mother's.

Can you send a spy out and find out what Smoke does?

Smoke, can't help the way I feel. No pity needed, au contraire, we love it and wouldn't change it for anything in the world.

So why are you avoiding the initial question.....what do you do smoke...besides the obvious, invite people to BBQs, beer, etc.....and then take back your invite?

Yes, but is it a "job"

Bringing up kids becomes part of our lives as soon as we opt to have them.

No doubt its fun bringing up young kids and with great responsibility!

Keep up the good job ladies

Thats me house husband to be honest women are a lot better at this role. Saying that there is not a harder job in he world than bringing up kids. No job in the world brings greater satisfaction as the kids are more important than any work. Its tiring its hard its funny i wouldnt do it again!

Thats me house husband to be honest women are a lot better at this role. Saying that there is not a harder job in he world than bringing up kids. No job in the world brings greater satisfaction as the kids are more important than any work. Its tiring its hard its funny i wouldnt do it again!

You poor mommies...you all need a break...beer on the house!

Because we love our children and we gave them our all. It never stops 24/7. When we do get a little break we can't help but feel guilty for not being with them. That's how I feel....

I agree. And even when you are at work you are still taking care of him one way or another!

I don't think there's such thing as a mother who doesn't work 24/7. When I'm not at work, I'm taking care of my son.

Why do women always say "it's the hardest job in the world, but we love it" ?

Surely motherhood for most is a choice and part/parcel of life - As is fatherhood.

Back home both partners need to work to make ends meet, yes even in Canada. That's one thing I need to remind myself when boredom gets the better part of me. This time with my children watching them grow, being there every step of the way....Priceless.

Thank you Qatar .

Very true..though I must admit we modern day mom's and wife, what with all the latest inventions, have it far more easier than our moms and grandmas did. But I'd say the intangible duties still remain stressful and very crucial.

He beat me to it!

No one in this world can fix salary for the housewife & mom .. some times media try to sum it up like being responsible for the tasks of cook, cleaner, telephone operator, receptionist, secretary, baby sitting, laundry washer, buyer, store incharge, inventory controller , consultant, guard etc among others .. the list is endless..

your family more important than work so better stay

Neither do I to be honest ;)

dont talk to fatima about cooking...thats one department she didnt get her masters in :P

I work for a spy agency...

Fathima, loving every minute of my life, but to be honest I could do without the meal planning and cooking...just don't have it in me.

I work in lost and found department

I too belong to the housewife and mom company. And don't you just love our work times 24/7 and no days off! But hey...no complaints here. Having worked in the past, I must say I prefer my current "job" anytime!

None of you answered my question, there's no shame in being househusbands!

Just writing what is written in my passport. Smoke I don't think they hire expats in the immigration field here!? And who will take care and enjoy being with my little ones.........Moi, wouldn't let anyone else do it. Being with them all day is my luxury.

This was discussed sometime back and quite fiercely...pl run a search and post the link....I would like to refresh my memory too...:)

It is now known as "Homemaker"..

Perhaps you should go to work and keep your husband at home...househusband?

Anyways i want what you are smoking.