I’m so tired of these gender pieces. Yes we all know that the work world is tedious. And that for many Men back breaking hard. My hat is off to them truly.
Many of us women were also a part of the workforce before we decided to get married and have children. I myself have worked mny 8 hour mind-numbing days, before I decided to become a stay at home Mom. But let me tell you sir about real tedious work. Hours and hours of house work – cleaning up spills, laundry that must be washed, folded and put away again and again, little noses and arses that must be wiped, meals that must be prepared, constant shuttling children to and fro, tending to fevers and colds, mediating little spats among siblings or a grumpy spouse. Every day over and over again with very little thanks from the little ones or any recognition. There are no coffee breaks, there isn’t a lunch hour. And it’s 24 hours not 8. Who do you think wakes up with little Timmy at 3am when he has a fever?
Do I regret it? No. My children are the joy of my life. This does not mean that I wouldn’t mind having the recognition or rewards that come from working outside the home. And when my children are more independent, then I will be able to work outside the home, where I can finally catch a break.
So in mny ways as a woman, I feel blessed that I can experience both worlds.
This grass is always greener business between the genders is just that. So tiresome really.
