<p>Someone forwarded me a resume today for someone who had recently been a SAHM. I thought it was clever so I’m posting that part of it here. I remember there are a few moms on this site who are re-entering the workforce. </p>
<p>Selected Achievements
As Operations Manager of Jones Enterprises - responsible for general oversight of entire program: Supervision, Support, Scheduling, Bookkeeping, System/Network Administration, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Maintenance, Travel Negotiator, Transportation Coordinator, Interpersonal Conflict Resolution, Elementary and Middle School Instruction and Syllabus Direction. In summary: proudly and successfully raised two beautiful, responsible, intelligent American citizens to independent adulthood.</p>
<p>I was a SAHM for 11+ years, but for some reason this kind of thing kind of grates on me. </p>
<p>When I re-entered the workforce 2 years ago, I never put anything on my resume regarding the time at home. I briefly mentioned it in a very matter of fact way in interviews.</p>
<p>Yeah, I did all those things. Now I work outside the home and still do them.</p>
<p>Yeah, that kind of pseudo-cute resume doesn’t really fly. Because it’s stuff that everyone does. Parents who work outside the home also do the bookkeeping, pay the bills, maintain the house, coordinate transportation, separate fighting kids, and help with schoolwork. It’s nothing special. Now, if during your time at home, you volunteered in a significant way, raised funds on a committee, or self-studied some area, that can be very valuable.</p>
<p>As always, the great senses of humor and lovely attitudes of the CCers shine through! I happen to think the resume is pretty clever and funny, ebeeee. Thanks for passing it on. And yes, resumes for those who have been at home for many years are challenging.</p>