Is just being a housewife outmoded?

Is just being a housewife outmoded?

Author: Dan Miller - 48 Days & Glassbox Media December 8, 2023 Duration: 33:50

A listener asks: All I want to do is be a housewife taking care of my husband and children. However, I am scared to share this dream with anyone because I think being a housewife is outmoded and I may be making a bad choice. Dan, what should I do?

So what do you think? Is being a full-time housewife just an old outdated Leave it to Beaver career choice. Or is it still a legitimate option today?

Does it have to be an either/or choice or could you find a creative option that combines the best of both worlds.

Well, let's talk about it - we're right here at Christmas time and it's a wonderful opportunity to dream and plan for the work and life you love in the coming year.

So, grab your cup of ginger tea - or maybe your Mt. Dew - and get ready for a power-packed episode filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and valuable resources to help maximize your opportunities.

Questions: 

1. I'm staying in a job that I don't love because my husband is pursuing a career in freelance art so we need my income to pay the bills. 

2. All I want to do is be a housewife taking care of my husband and children. However, I am scared to share this dream with anyone because I think being a housewife is outmoded and I may be making a bad choice. 

3. I love the idea of being an entrepreneur but my problem is that I just don't have an idea yet of what that looks like for me. 

4. Should I give up a potential better salary for my contentment. 

5. I am a high S on the disc profile and don't think I have much to offer

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my 11-page workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/ is-just-being-a-housewife-outmoded 

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Each episode of 48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show is a conversation about redefining what you do for a living. Host Dan Miller, whose expertise in career development and entrepreneurship has established him as a leading voice in the field, guides listeners through the practical and philosophical shifts needed to move toward more satisfying work. This isn't just generic business advice; it's a focused discussion on aligning your skills and passions with opportunities that provide both meaning and financial stability. The long-running success of this podcast, consistently ranked in the top tier globally, stems from Dan's actionable approach and his core belief that fulfilling work is attainable for everyone. You'll hear specific strategies for navigating career transitions, insights on starting a business, and stories that challenge the conventional separation between work and life. Dan's perspective helps reframe job searches, side hustles, and entrepreneurial ventures as integrated parts of a purposeful journey. Tune in for a blend of motivation and concrete steps that cut through the noise of typical career guidance, all aimed at helping you design a professional life you genuinely love.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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