tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post4866617558994084625..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: I Have a JobRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-77071602600614141312011-07-30T20:28:16.758-03:002011-07-30T20:28:16.758-03:00Marcio, I do see your point there! You can even st...Marcio, I do see your point there! You can even still feel the fight of women here at some points. But I will say, I would never cross a Brazilian woman! Fierce and in a good way :D. And same with the economy. Once both my boys are a little older I do have plans to continue with my education and enter back into working world. It is significantly easier to feel like your bases are covered as a Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-44687659364539534352011-07-30T19:37:42.421-03:002011-07-30T19:37:42.421-03:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-76183150012267604582011-07-30T15:12:10.657-03:002011-07-30T15:12:10.657-03:00Great post, Rachel. As you can imagine, I can tota...Great post, Rachel. As you can imagine, I can totally relate. Totally and completely.<br /><br />As a SAHM myself, I could write a novel on this subject.<br /><br />But suffice it to say that becoming a mom is a tornado that changes one's life in unimaginable ways. One just has to live it to truly understand it!<br /><br />For me, it's not a "job" per se (because I can always Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-46218693860857636032011-07-30T00:26:06.018-03:002011-07-30T00:26:06.018-03:00*-* Nossa Rachel, o post foi muito lindo, parabéns...*-* Nossa Rachel, o post foi muito lindo, parabéns por ser uma mãe tão presente, muita gente não consegue ser assim.Jô~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13589227943644877531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-34457160876283029402011-07-29T22:57:34.749-03:002011-07-29T22:57:34.749-03:00Good for you. Love to see women regaining empowerm...Good for you. Love to see women regaining empowerment by choosing to dedicating their time to their family.<br /><br />Since I'm Brazilian I kind of feel obliged to explain this sort of actions from our cultural point of view... it's kind of weird but I just can't help myself...<br /><br />I think they ask about your what are your plans because: <br />1) you're American and our Marciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558364887406925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-91567773015342607752011-07-29T15:04:28.519-03:002011-07-29T15:04:28.519-03:00Jess, you'll do great! :DJess, you'll do great! :DRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-38653793702270142982011-07-29T13:02:14.710-03:002011-07-29T13:02:14.710-03:00Corrine, you are spot on. I got a bit bitchy up th...Corrine, you are spot on. I got a bit bitchy up there but you are right. No more woman on woman hate! :)<br /><br />Jenna- LOVE that! I am a Life Skills Educator ;)<br /><br />Jennifer- it is about choice! And I can see people asking that, especially down here. You marry and then have kids...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-6009697927120877602011-07-29T12:42:40.362-03:002011-07-29T12:42:40.362-03:00Sometimes I think women forget that the women'...Sometimes I think women forget that the women's movement was about choice. DECIDING to stay home or not. I have many friends who look back and wish they had made different choices. IMO, neither is 'better'. But of course I was a nanny for 10 years, so I know the tremendous benefits of having a quality babysitter who loves your kids and 2 loving parents.<br /><br />Moms may be working Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822419510744243455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-25812075767932553922011-07-29T12:41:40.598-03:002011-07-29T12:41:40.598-03:00I believe the terms are Chief Domestic Executive, ...I believe the terms are Chief Domestic Executive, Financial Coordinator and Full-time Life Skills Educator when you want to put it on a resume. I don't even HAVE kids, and I am a stay-at-home by choice and visa requirement. What are we expat ladies supposed to do? It's nice if you have a job and love it, but if you're not allowed to work or would prefer to raise your own kids instead --jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613132276745441850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-42695559977272548472011-07-29T12:14:54.211-03:002011-07-29T12:14:54.211-03:00I think as women we always get the shaft. If you ...I think as women we always get the shaft. If you don't work, people question why you are "just a mom", and if you work, people argue that you aren't there for your kids. I am the breadwinner in the family and so my son has always been in daycare, and I never had the option to not work. That said, even if I had a husband with income enough for me not to work, I invested a lot Corinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-79051668750460618492011-07-29T10:57:00.964-03:002011-07-29T10:57:00.964-03:00It was a decision your dad and I made after Jeremy...It was a decision your dad and I made after Jeremy was born...someone needed to be there and he wasn't going to be around to balance the apple cart if I worked...and finances suffered and our retirement won't be as grand, but you guys had stability, cookies, and an ear to pour you chatter and concerns into...that moment after school when you're eating a snack all of you would tell me Kayhttp://knowitallnanna.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-9925679079452804112011-07-29T07:17:22.145-03:002011-07-29T07:17:22.145-03:00Rachel-
I am a full time working mom, and wish EVE...Rachel-<br />I am a full time working mom, and wish EVERY DAY I could spend more time at home with Lincoln (and the new one soon to be). And here is a little secret I don't often admit- on the rare occasions I get 2 or 3 days off in a row and am home with him more- well, let's just say it is MUCH harder then going to work. I am lucky enough that my hours will be reduced after this second Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-38115451842407118022011-07-29T02:08:07.001-03:002011-07-29T02:08:07.001-03:00AMEN!! Since when were Stay At Home Mom or Homemak...AMEN!! Since when were Stay At Home Mom or Homemaker not jobs??? Pisses me off! <br />And that is a beautiful, beautiful photo of you and your boys xSara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-303666243717984172011-07-28T23:28:01.190-03:002011-07-28T23:28:01.190-03:00I consider myself incredibly blessed to be able to...I consider myself incredibly blessed to be able to stay at home and care for our kids. Yes, it can be hard. And exhausting. And can leave me emotionally drained after a particularly rough day. BUT! We get to raise our kids the way we feel is best. I am equally blessed as I get to help my friend raise HER kids the way she feels is best, because her crazies come hang out with ME full time. It'sKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459609655855051617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-11242802923587807472011-07-28T23:21:35.415-03:002011-07-28T23:21:35.415-03:00Ray,
Thank you :) We do take one for the financi...Ray, <br /><br />Thank you :) We do take one for the financial team with me at home. It's nice for someone to notice that we live with a lesser income for that :DRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-53061045108428035552011-07-28T23:09:03.712-03:002011-07-28T23:09:03.712-03:00Rachel,
First of all, I love your picture, ...Rachel,<br /><br /><br /> First of all, I love your picture, just beautiful! :)<br /> Second, I totally understand what you are going thru with these kind of questions and I think you made a great choice by deciding to raise your kids yourself.<br /> Gil and I discuss the same issue, what will people think/say when we decide one of us ( HE ) will stay home to raise the kids. <br />American Heart Brazilian Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049937328816904295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-18166628988878341112011-07-28T22:00:38.588-03:002011-07-28T22:00:38.588-03:00Mallory, Your Mom is a rockstar! Mine had 4 with a...Mallory, Your Mom is a rockstar! Mine had 4 with a husband in the military. I remember her always being amazing. Looking back I can now see the hard moments. Your Mom did good, just look at you :)<br /><br />Alex, thank you. I make a point to say that I am very lucky. I know many people would take my place. I am just bitching to those who choose to not understand it ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-50468606575402456642011-07-28T21:58:58.196-03:002011-07-28T21:58:58.196-03:00lovely photo!!
I hope I can be a stay at home mom...lovely photo!!<br /><br />I hope I can be a stay at home mom when I have kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-52322366556201260632011-07-28T21:54:19.211-03:002011-07-28T21:54:19.211-03:00You are very lucky and blessed to be able to stay ...You are very lucky and blessed to be able to stay home and be with your kids. <br /><br />I'm a full time mom and I wish I could stay home and be with my son, but life is the way it is and we have to make the best of it.<br /><br />Beautiful picture by the way.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437627457955797951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-71636461261449326392011-07-28T21:46:26.886-03:002011-07-28T21:46:26.886-03:00Tiffany, it is a big city thing. Although a lot of...Tiffany, it is a big city thing. Although a lot of small cities still have the full time maid who helps with basically everything. <br /><br />Otherwise, you and Steph, exactly!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-18535098238095670802011-07-28T21:42:39.446-03:002011-07-28T21:42:39.446-03:00good for you rachel. my mom was a profesional mom ...good for you rachel. my mom was a profesional mom for 6 kids-she started 27 years ago and her youngest is yet 13! it was her job and as the second in the family i could actually see that as i got older. not everyone can recognize it, but you do. so that's what counts :) she oppened a daycare when #6 was born and now she is a school teacher. just goes to show that once you can handle your own Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186983983626357305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-53606041248882242702011-07-28T21:32:21.939-03:002011-07-28T21:32:21.939-03:00Oh yes, I know this feeling all too well. We know...Oh yes, I know this feeling all too well. We know in the long-run, it's going to pay off big, but it's a JOB, one not chock full of fun, respect or glamour, it's work baby, dirty exhausting work at times, a lot of the time. And I only have one! You have two under 5! But at least we realize this, and value the opportunity and know that there's no one who could love or nurture Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157534345604450915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-28325826195958595322011-07-28T21:29:55.807-03:002011-07-28T21:29:55.807-03:00I love this! I think you have a more time intensi...I love this! I think you have a more time intensive and more important job than anyone else, and although the pay does not come in the form of a paycheck every other week, it does come in hugs, connection with your little ones, and giving them the best you can give them. It is very interesting to me, however, that my Brazilian experience does not show me more moms working... my MIL was an Tiffanyhttp://garlicandsalt-tiffany.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com