Comments on: Bye-Bye Cubicle, Hello Children: Why I Quit Corporate America to Be a Stay-At-Home Dad

By: Jayde

Jayde — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:12:35 +0000

I think what you are doing is wonderful! 3 years ago I was able to talk my employer into letting me work part-time. So now I work in the morning while my kids are in school and I am available in the afternoon to pick them up and help with homework and after school activities. I work in I.T. and leaving completely was not an option. In this field if you leave for a significant amount of time – they never let you back in! So I am doing enough to keep my skills up but not enough to get promoted and that is fine by me (for now!)

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:31:38 +0000

Hello Jeff congratulation,You will not regret this.
I am 71 years old I was a stay at home mom with my 5 children untill the last one started school,after that I took a parttime Job.
My husband was a Soldier,we did not have very much money but we spend all our weekend with our children doing Fun things,fishing,camping,swimming,hiking going to the drivein movies,All my children are very sucessful and I am very proud of them. I never regretted Staying at home.
Greatgrandma

By: Angelica

Angelica — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:49:51 +0000

Fantastic post!!!!! So much to learn from for all single-income families, whether it’s the dad or mom that stays home. Good luck in the future and enjoy your time with your kids! Sounds like you’ve figured out what really matters in life.

By: Lakho

Lakho — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:54:20 +0000

Congratulations Jeff!

The fundamental secret is to live within your means. Buy what you need and prioritize your wants. My wife stoped working 15 years ago with my doughter’s birth. I told her that means we will be renting for four more years. Which we did. After 15 years, We are financially independant, ready with 2 collage kids money and maximized 401K for last 8 years plus roth IRA.
Still living with one car I bought seven years ago. Kids will get Wii in Summer 2010, if both get staright A’s with A+ in Math (Which they did last year and got themselves a Laptop to share)

By: Saving Money Today

Saving Money Today — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:39:28 +0000

Congratulations Jeff! I hope you’re enjoying your time as a stay at home dad. We’ve made similar sacrifices so my wife can stay home and raise our 3 little ones. It’s not always easy, but it is worth it.

By: sara

sara — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:28:47 +0000

Congratulations! I think it is an exciting realization when a family finally goes to one income. For us I finally figured out what “frugality” and “budgeting” were all about when we went to one income.

By: FinanceDad

FinanceDad — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:16:51 +0000

It seems the grass is always greener on the other side. We were thrilled when my wife finally quit working and became a stay at home mom (It would have been me if we could have afforded it).. after a couple of years, she is ready to get back. I’m quite jealous though, I dream of spending more time with the kids. I still think I would do just fine and could stay home with them forever, but you’re right, you have to be willing to give up a lot.

By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:59:52 +0000

That is a grim reality…12 1/2 hours with our children during the work week. :( I know I don’t get enough time with them. I talked to my husband about either him retiring early or letting me stay home with the kids. We both agree we would like to pay down significant debt before we do so. We are much on the same track you were. Congrats on your family’s milestones.

By: julie

julie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:07:26 +0000

Well done Jeff! As a single mother of 4 homeschooled boys, I gave up my professional career in order to devote my time to my children. At the end of the day, your children remember more about what you do with them than what you give them. They are only young for a very short time. You will have a closer relationship as a result. All the crap in the world cannot replace that. I wish you the best. Enjoy this precious time.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:34 +0000

Great piece, Jeff. You’re the real deal.

By: Clint

Clint — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:52 +0000

Thanks for posting this. As a 26 year old dad of 1 and with another on the way, we’re on track for my wife to stay at home full time and be with the kids. It’s important to remember our families are what matter most.

By: laura

laura — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:16:24 +0000

Awesome! I would love to hear more of your story. Everything from how you are staying on track to how you overcome obstacles. And even what you didn’t give up financially and how you manage to keep what you didn’t give up. Great article.

By: Beth BC

Beth BC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:40:19 +0000

Inspirational! I doubt you will ever regret making this choice, Jeff.