Wednesday, May 12, 2010

What are You Worth?

A new study from Salary.com has calculated that the average stay at home mom would earn $117, 867 if she were actually paid with money instead of hugs and kisses. The study also showed that we usually work over 90 hours a week.

Honestly, I am not sure what my time is worth. Oh, I know it's worth something, but I have no idea how to calculate it. As for the hours per week, well, that number sounds about right.

What do you think about these numbers? Do you think your work is worth $117,000? Do you work 90 hours a week?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are worth much more than $117,000! Love You

MyKidsMom said...

It would be interesting to know how they calculated this. Maybe figuring in the cost of a house-cleaner and babysitter, or tutor (for one-on-one schooling)?

Your children are so blessed that you've made the choice to stay home with them for these early years Nikki. Your time and attention (even on those crazy, insane days)is worth far more than can ever be calculated. I know you already know this, but it's nice to hear it from someone else all the same, right?

90 hours? That's only approximately 12 hours a day. I can't seem to squeeze in a chapter a day of my favorite book lately. Maybe I'm not managing my time well? ;)

Nikki said...

Mykidsmom, thank you! And about the reading, I think I'm lucky to be able to read four or five pages at night before I go to sleep. I wish I could fine more time to read, too!