Im sorry but...

Looking after kids all day long is SO much more mentally draining, overstimulating and challenging than most jobs, if you think im wrong please explain im genuinly interested.

Obviously things like working in ER etc are more stressful but I truly believe most jobs just need to be managed well and then they're easier than a full day with a young child/children.

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I agree that looking after children is difficult but I did it as a job too and honestly it's different when they are your own 😂

My husband works from home all day and is a customer service rep. But he said his job is much harder than mine and he’d rather stay home all day taking care of the house and kids. I was like yeah ok I’d like to see you try.

For me I find my job and looking after children both super challenging and both super rewarding. I wouldn’t say one is harder than the other just different.

It’s comparing apples and oranges isn’t it. Depends on what you personally enjoy. Depends on how many and ages of children. Depends on the job. I don’t think there is anything to be gained by making it a competition.

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