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should my husband help with chores while I work part-time?
Q: I have been a stay at home mom for several years and am now going back to work part time. Should my husband have to pick up some of the chores since I’m picking up outside work? How would I broach the subject? “What would Suzie Do?” – B Dear B-
You go girl! The first thing I would do is congratulate myself on getting a job! It’s hard these days. Working part time is a great way to get out of the house and regain your sanity while still spending time with your kids. The extra money you make will give you two things: extra money to help with the bills, or my personal favorite, play money to do with whatever you want. Half the reason why I do
Suztoys is to spend time with adults and discuss things other than Yo! Gabba Gabba while giving me money to blow on pilates and coffee.
The second thing I would do is brace myself for the conversation with your husband about chores. I am almost 99% sure this phrase will come up at some point in the discussion-”but you only work part time.”. When he works full time he is tired when he gets home and I’m sure the last thing he wants to do is help pick up the house however I strongly believe that he should most definitely help you with chores. Even if it is minimal chores like taking out the trash cans, filling the dishwasher, picking up his clothes that he always leaves on the floor, these little things make a big difference.
The thing you need to sweetly remind him is that you are not only working part time but you are actually working a full time and a part time job at the same time. People tend to forget that. I warn you though, that fact may not sink in. What I would do is tell him that when helps around the house it makes you happier and more relaxed to do
other things *wink,wink* You would be AMAZED at how impactful only that suggestion can be. I wish you luck!
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