Shell666 0 #1 January 26, 2006 A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job or are you just a...?" "Of course I have a job," snapped the woman. "I'm a Mom." "We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation, "housewife covers it," said the recorder emphatically. I forgot all about her story until one day..I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar." "What is your occupation?" she probed. What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations." The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. "Might I ask," Said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?" Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (the whole darned family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money." There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mom." Motherhood! What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door. Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 January 26, 2006 Hmmm... I'll have to try that in a "dad" format, but it probably won't be as believable... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #3 January 26, 2006 Damn straight!! Did anyone hear that recent report that analyzed all the different jobs of the "Just Housewives"? They listed out all the skills and responsibilities and figured out what compensation they would command if it were a 'professional' job. No surprise the number was in the $200,000 range... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #4 January 26, 2006 QuoteDamn straight!! Did anyone hear that recent report that analyzed all the different jobs of the "Just Housewives"? They listed out all the skills and responsibilities and figured out what compensation they would command if it were a 'professional' job. No surprise the number was in the $200,000 range... I'd say it should be double that ... 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miranda 0 #5 January 26, 2006 I love it! What's funny to me about this is that I aspire to one day be "Just a mom" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #6 January 26, 2006 All I can say to that is AMEN!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #7 January 27, 2006 My kids have "just a Mom." They are damn lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IFallFast 0 #8 January 27, 2006 And can you believe some people consider "Stay at Home Moms" a failure. not every occupation in this world is high paying in money. Some rewards can not be placed into that category. $200,000! I don't think you could find a real mom who would give up her rewards for 10 times that amount. In other words, I agree... I like Beans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #9 January 27, 2006 I'm gonna print that out and keep post it on the 'fridge!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skydivermom 0 #6 January 26, 2006 All I can say to that is AMEN!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #7 January 27, 2006 My kids have "just a Mom." They are damn lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IFallFast 0 #8 January 27, 2006 And can you believe some people consider "Stay at Home Moms" a failure. not every occupation in this world is high paying in money. Some rewards can not be placed into that category. $200,000! I don't think you could find a real mom who would give up her rewards for 10 times that amount. In other words, I agree... I like Beans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #9 January 27, 2006 I'm gonna print that out and keep post it on the 'fridge!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
IFallFast 0 #8 January 27, 2006 And can you believe some people consider "Stay at Home Moms" a failure. not every occupation in this world is high paying in money. Some rewards can not be placed into that category. $200,000! I don't think you could find a real mom who would give up her rewards for 10 times that amount. In other words, I agree... I like Beans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 January 27, 2006 I'm gonna print that out and keep post it on the 'fridge!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
