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Sisters working 9-5 - advice please, assalamu alaikum

Assalamu alaikum sisters, To my sisters who work a 9-5 or are about to start one - I’d love some advice. I’m about to begin a full-time job soon and I’m feeling anxious. I’m a sensitive person, and staying at home before suited me better. I could sleep when I needed, go for walks, and rest during my period. I was mainly staying home because I needed money 😅 My parents supported me, but I can’t rely on them forever. I worry a full-time job will harm my mental health. I want flexibility and to be able to listen to my body. I also have no savings and don’t know how to start a business to keep a similar lifestyle. If I remain unemployed, I’m afraid I’ll miss chances in an already difficult job market. Ideally I’d like to be a housewife one day. I feel we sometimes dismiss that idea too quickly. If a husband is the provider, staying at home can be great for mental health - there’s no need for both spouses to be worn out from work. How do you balance a 9-5 while protecting your mental health and maintaining flexibility? Any tips for managing work, low energy days, and modestly keeping up ibadah? Also, advice on finding a good, pious husband would help - marriage isn’t easy for me and my mental wellbeing is my priority. Jazakum Allah khair for any honest, practical suggestions.

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