The “Work At Home Mom” (WAHM) – A man’s Perspective

 By Galen P. Sanderson
Carolina Consulting 

I would like to address the growing trend among women in today’s work force, the Work at Home Mom or “WAHM” as they are called.  In several ways, I would like to commend, salute and brag on you ladies if I may. Having been exposed to this concept of Work at Home Moms by my Fiancé’ Shannan Hearne, who has been a WAHM herself for the better part of eight years, I am truly fascinated with this growing segment of our society.  Shannan Hearne, Owner of Success Promotions, an Internet Marketing company has introduced me over the last two and a half years to this wonderful, growing and truly amazing world of the Work at Home Mom (WAHM).  Through her and many other wonderful ladies that I have had the pleasure and privilege to personally meet and correspond with, I have been given a broader scope of what hard work truly is. 

 So many men, myself included at one time, have been given the false notion that it is the man that makes the world go round.  We have been lulled into the false notion that men are the only ones who are supposed to “work outside the home” and be the “bread winners” for our families, etc.  In today’s world, and sometimes struggling economy, this could not be farther from the truth.  In today’s modern age of new technology, competition for business and plain out hardship at times to make ends meet, this concept and visionary ideology of the work at home mom (WAHM) has helped shape a better American society.  You ladies are a credit to America.  Some men have the misconception that what you ladies do all from home is “eat bon-bons” and watch soaps all day.  I for one do NOT hold that belief.  To the contrary, I challenge any man with this chauvinistic attitude and mindset to accomplish half the work in twice the amount of time that you industrious, motivated, cleverly inventive and talented ladies achieve on a tirelessly and never ending schedule.

 I have personally witnessed the entrepreneurial spirit, the tireless dedication and arduous hours that some of you ladies possess and it fascinates me tremendously.  You painstakingly and with much ingenuity run your businesses, and yet you find the time to manage your motherly and wifely responsibilities.  Many of you are “Soccer Mom’s”, members of the local PTA, community volunteers, involved with political affiliations, chambers of commerce, and many other muti-faceted organizations.  You are home nurse when one of your children has “ouchies”, and you are the gourmet chefs come dinnertime.  You balance work and your careers with your home life responsibilities, and most of you do it quite admirably, without complaint and that is to be highly commended.  A normal man, under the most optimum circumstances could not do what you do.  I for one wouldn’t even want to try. 

 Through my experiences with the internet, I have met some wonderful WAHM’s who have businesses that delve into everything from Direct Sales, Marketing, Website design, Organizational development, business coaching, political awareness, and the list goes on an on. The creative ways that you ladies work, build your businesses, network with one another and lend each other support in a cooperative effort for the betterment of the entire WAHM community is remarkable indeed.  You barter products and services with one another when finances are tight.  You display an outstanding resolve to better yourself and your families.

 I have had the pleasure to be affiliated with many of your WAHM owned and operated businesses and communities to include:  Women’s Avenue, The Mom Pack, Wahm Planet, United WAHMS of America, Vendor Blender, Vendor Central USA, Wahm Spotlight, Republican Women Talk Radio, Wahm TV and so many others.  I truly admire each and every one of you for what you do.  You are a credit to America.  I could not do what you do.  I wouldn’t have enough hours in the day, to accomplish everything I needed to, and still find the time for so may other projects, commitments and responsibilities that you ladies do.  To all of you who may read this letter, it is meant to give you some encouragement and the fortitude to keep pressing on.  At times, I know that is discouraging when your businesses are falling slightly, finances are tight and current circumstances are slightly overwhelming.  But what you do, is truly honorable, fascinating, admirable and most of all, rewarding.  Keep up the good work Mom’s.  You truly are a segment of our society that is helping to shape a better America.  And I for one, being a man, recognize that and I wholeheartedly salute you.

Galen P. Sanderson
Carolina Consulting 

Article written by Galen P. Sanderson.  Who is the owner and founder of the customer service consulting group called Carolina Consulting.  He is also an Independent Advisor for the Health and Wellness company, AdvoCare.  http://www.advocare.com/0508136  To have Galen speak to your organization, inquire about Galen’s ad writing services, customer service consulting or to comment on this article, please contact him at:  Galen@successpromotions.com All content in this article is the property of Carolina Consulting, but may be widely distributed with the permission of the author.

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