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That's how much your stay-at-home "Mom job" is worth.
A new report assigns a salary to a stay-at-home mother, based on the jobs she does in a normal week. What's a mom worth? According to one new report, $138,095 a year. That's the figure in a report by Salary.com, which calculates the wages that would have been paid a stay-at-home mom in 2007 if she were compensated for all the elements of her "job." That total is up 3% from 2006's salary of $134,121.
Moms who have jobs outside the house would earn another $85,939 for their mothering work, beyond what they bring home in existing salary.
Thought that bit of info was interesting. Aside from what we're told in God's word, of how important our role in our family's lives are, this helps to remind you that what you do is not insignificant or that easy. Anyone can do it, sure... but not just anyone can do it well. 
Loved the PicsSubmitted by 4smoaks on Thu, 2007-05-03 18:44.
Enjoyed seeing pics of the new house. I LOVE the kitchen! The kids are getting so big...Rachel I adorable. Congrats again!
Love the Smoaks
thanks!Submitted by stef on Fri, 2007-05-04 08:08.
where's MY paycheck?! :)Submitted by jilly on Fri, 2007-05-04 09:45.
I saw this in a couple of different places, and thought it was pretty interesting! But, I guess if we look at our "work" as doing what God has called us to do, then our pay is in glorifying our Lord.
Hmm...but it sure would be nice to get that paycheck....
Thanks for sharing this Stef!
My thoughts exactly. I thinkSubmitted by stef on Fri, 2007-05-04 10:42.