Career

Today I've been working on a resume for class, and I have to say it's been pretty interesting. I've been a stay-at-home mom for about eight years now and I wondered if I should include this on my resume. If I didn't, it was going to be a really short one. There is a lot of information online regarding "homemaker's resumes." Did some research on whether you should or shouldn't include this experience. It looked to me like opinions were divided. Many people said one should go ahead and include this experience because it is pretty valuable. Others said employers wouldn't want to hear about it. I think there was a study done about what a homemaker would make if he or she were actually paid for everything that comes with that position. I think the total salary came to something over $100,000. So for myself, I think it is very important to include this information. Just think, we homemakers manage accounts and finances, perform secretarial work, are psychologists and mediators. We are nurses and chauffeurs, chefs and housekeepers. We maintain our homes and vehicles. We plan and organize vacations, extracurricular activities, and our spouses work trips. I could go on. It's not just about cleaning toilets and changing diapers(though there's a lot of that too). I wonder if people really understand all that goes into household management. I'm sure there are many who think that homemakers just sit around and watch soaps all day.

So, I decided to play up my skills that I've developed since beginning this career. I don't know what my teacher will have to say, but I had a good time working on it. Plus it is a rough draft and I can always modify it.