Firstly Happy Mother’s Day! I have had a wonderful morning so far and hope you have too. This year my birthday actually falls on Mother’s Day so I have been doubly spoilt.
If you have ever wondered how much you might earn, if being a mother was a paid job, go to Salary.com and use their Mom Salary Wizard.
Now I don’t really believe that you could ever put a true financial figure on mothering as there is so many subjective factors involved, not to mention the personal satisfaction and unconditional love that come as part of the job. But it is a bit of fun to calculate what your “mum work” would be worth in terms of market value.
According to Salary.Com the average stay at home mother would earn $124,000 ($US117,000) a year. They calculate the figures using the number of children in different age groups, paid work status and using 10 job titles that contain duties that a mum typically performs.
NB. There is also a Dad Salary Wizard as well.
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Firstly, Happy B’day PQ … a doubly special day for you!
Ahhh … wouldn’t it be nice to be paid $124k a year? Well, to be honest … I would settle being paid a massage a month! I consider something like that a luxury in terms of time and money. Even though I work with my business and look after the kids full time … I still don’t like spending money I’m not earning. Even though my hubby is very supportive and encourages me to indulge… it still doesn’t feel right. Funny isn’t it?
By ickle Kids on 05.11.08 1:58 pm | Permalink
ickle kids - Thank you! I am the same as well, I think most mothers always find something else to spend the money on. It is important thought that we look after ourselves, so that we can then properly look after our families. Like yourself, I like to do this by regular sessions at the gym.
By PlanningQueen on 05.11.08 2:05 pm | Permalink
Happy Birthday!! Hope you’re having an extra special day.
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By Guera on 05.11.08 4:29 pm | Permalink
Happy Birthday Planning Queen - I hope you had a great day.
I didn’t know that … I better show my husband how much I am worth.
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By Trish on 05.13.08 4:03 pm | Permalink
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