I've never been happy with the term housewife. There is so much more to women who stay at home to raise their families, or just to run the home. It takes a long list of skills, although removing snakes from pool traps would not be on my CV (see last week's Hodgepodge).
Today however I have agreed to be classed as a housewife. It saved me money. I was dealing with some paperwork this morning including the renewal details for our car insurance. I was just going to file it when I thought I ought to check the details as instructed and realised my occupation quoted was no longer correct. A quick phone call to the insurers had that corrected but I had to list myself as housewife because that was cheaper than saying I'm unemployed!
How about Domestic Goddess? I have always liked that one - and even those of us who are still working outside the home full-time (or part-time) still have that role to fulfill at home. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I totally agree, I never liked the term as well.
ReplyDeleteDomestic Engineer. But hey, if "housewife" saves money, I'm all for it. Also, you'll save money on fuel expenses and wear and tear on a vehicle.
ReplyDeleteI loved being a housewife. Not so crazy about being a house widow.
Or you could use the phrase "homemaker". I think that is what women do ( and men as well).
ReplyDeleteIt is an odd term, isn't it? Some good alternatives suggested here! I love the visual at the top of the post--so funny!
ReplyDeleteI don't care what you call me, I have always loved my roll as a stay at home. Hopefully you will find your niche soon. x
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