24/07/2025
#15594
"My previous post isn’t meant to hurt or offend anyone. I’m not saying that all women should stop working this is simply my personal journey and perspective.
I worked for over 10 years. I started with night shifts, then upgraded my skills and moved into a more respectable role with a good salary. But the cost? Immense stress, constant pressure, workplace politics, and a serious toll on my self-respect especially from women in higher positions. Rather than supporting one another, I often felt pushed harder just so they could maintain their status and recognition in the organization.
We often speak about self respect in families but how many women are truly treated with respect at work?
During this phase, I struggled with my health and faced a tough journey with conception. At the same time, both my husband and I knew we couldn’t fully rely on our parents for childcare after all, they had worked hard until the age of 60 and deserved their retirement.
My mother, in particular, worked until she was 45. Today, she’s facing several health issues especially triggered during menopause. Even her doctor mentioned that these problems were caused by the excessive workload and stress she endured for years.
And when it came to managing home and work, I tried every route. Since I was working in a different city, I hired household helpers four of them over time. None lasted even a year. They expected ₹10,000+ salary but wouldn’t even wash the dishes properly. I’m not blaming them entirely they too are overworked, often covering 3–4 homes a day just to make ends meet.
After years of juggling everything, questioning my self-worth, and facing constant burnout, I made a difficult but necessary decision: I stepped away from my job.
Today, we live in a new country. Life is simpler and more peaceful. With thoughtful planning, some rental passive income, savings, and occasional help from our parents, we’re able to live comfortablytaking budget-friendly trips and, most importantly, living without that constant mental strain. I now have the time and clarity to pursue my passions.
To all the women out there juggling careers, homes, children my respect to each of you. You are doing so much.
And to the moms who chose to stay at home please don’t ever feel “less than.” Your decision is powerful too. You are raising the next generation, managing a household, and making countless invisible sacrifices. You matter, and your choice is deeply valid.
Being a woman is a divine strength but we should never feel pressured to be in a constant race to prove ourselves. Whether you work, stay at home, or do both do what brings you peace, and own that choice proudly .If you’re earning for the society or you’re surroundings then it’s questionable make you’re choice wisely that’s what I’m y saying
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-Girl
