e to work. But, some say that if they both work, there will be competition between the spouses. It may lead to judgments about which one is more successful (Vannoy and Philliber 388). "For millions of women, going to work is or soon may be an economic necessity. With inflation devouring the family's budget at a terrifying rate, husbands and wives across the country and in the all Western world are facing the harsh reality that one income is simply not enough" (Moster 21). A working woman's ideas about being a stay-at-home mom will change dramatically after she quits her job. In the world of business, goals are easily measured and achieved. When a woman becomes a stay-at-home mom after being in the business world, she will find that her goals are not easily measured. Now, she must set long term goals, such as raising a child. She will have many expectations about her new job as a stay-at-home mom; and it will take a while for her to slow down the pace of her expectations without feeling like she is not accomplishing anything. She will also find that the "bliss" of motherhood that she was expecting is a lot more complicated and stressful than she imagined. During the first few months, the mother will be teaching the baby that she loves him/her and that the baby can trust her to meet his/her needs for food, sleep, play, and affection. For a baby to learn these things, it takes a great deal of time, energy, and repetition (Kovatch 2). In repeating the acts to fulfill the baby's needs for sleep, food, play, and affection, the mother is working on her long-term goal of raising her child properly. Managing a household and raising children lacks routine. It is important for the mother to realize that the baby doesn't always need her to be doing something; he/she just needs her to be there. A survey group was asked about what caused the most concern or fear about quitting their job and returning home. The two major concerns were loss of...
