Hello All,
As the title states, I am a stay-at-home father of one. My fiancé is currently working and is the breadwinner of the family for now. To say this is a blow to my pride is an understatement due to my upbringing in a traditional Samoan household. I don’t have anything against women in the workforce at all, but I have to admit that I’ve never thought to myself that I would be where I am today, writing this.
I’ve always found myself wanting to be the main caretaker/ breadwinner for both my fiancé and son. However due to us living in Silicon Valley (San Jose), we felt that the best financial decision regarding the caretaking of my son would be for me to stay home and be with him. The decision is mainly based on my fiancé already having a well-paying job in a hospital. Whenever I can, I work a per diem security job when my fiancé is off for the day or gets off early, but that’s the only source of income I can get and it only happens twice a week if that. Don’t get me wrong, I understand wholeheartedly that being a stay at home parent is a job in itself, however there are times where I just look in my son’s eyes and want more for him, want more for our family. I would get stuck inside my head about the possible what ifs and maybe’s regarding me working and providing and I think today is finally the day I where I want to take the first step.
I’ve been an avid reader of this thread for a while, picking up a few tips and ideas, trying them out for myself. However, this is my full on send.
To whoever is reading this and has any direct advice, theories, ideas, about to start from where I am. I would love to connect and discuss certain possibilities. I have bachelors in Social Sciences with a minor in sociology. I love my family to death will do anything for them.
Thank you for those who took the time to read, I appreciate you all very very much. I genuinely hope to hear from you guys!