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sri.k · 07-12-2007, 04:33 AM

Thank you so much. Let me explain my situation better -

I live in India. Unlike in the US, we do not have workplace supporting motherhood/maternity etc. I am not talking about just local places, as far as I know, even global MNCs do not really support breastfeeding moms. I'm talking about being able to take a 10 min break twice everyday, pumping breastmilk, being able to refregiritate it and carrying it back home. But, I've never heard of any mom actually do it in this part of the world. If they must work, they must quit bf. I guess moms here will understand me better than others here on the forum.

I am here in India for a short time. I will eventually go back to the US, where my husband lives. My parents are in deep debt. I am very shocked to know the situation. They have about Rs. 8 lacs in debt (20000 USD). The debt is scattered, a few on credit cards, a few bank loans. My dad and my younger bro together make 7 lacs pa, most of which is used towards paying interest charges and for household expenses. Every month, there is clear deficit of around Rs. 20,000, which becomes debt sooner or later. So, I want to be able to contribute at least that amount for the time I live here. A book keeping job won't pay me that much. A full-time Accounting job will.

Not all women here work...most women around my mom's age are used to staying at home, taking care of their families and cooking endless meals. I tried to suggest mom with some business idea, but again, it doesn't look like it could yield any concrete result.

By quality time for studies, I mean 3-4 hours a day of focused work. I must finish CPA to be able to work in the US. Even after finishing CPA, I may or may not get a work permit (H1B). Someone should be willing to sponsor my visa. There are several barriers ahead. But, I am trying to take it one at a time and the first would be qualifying myself.

Thanks for all the inputs again. I really hope some sharp mind here comes up with a feasible POA.

07-12-2007, 04:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
sri.k Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	Specifics Thank you so much. Let me explain my situation better - I live in India. Unlike in the US, we do not have workplace supporting motherhood/maternity etc. I am not talking about just local places, as far as I know, even global MNCs do not really support breastfeeding moms. I'm talking about being able to take a 10 min break twice everyday, pumping breastmilk, being able to refregiritate it and carrying it back home. But, I've never heard of any mom actually do it in this part of the world. If they must work, they must quit bf. I guess moms here will understand me better than others here on the forum. I am here in India for a short time. I will eventually go back to the US, where my husband lives. My parents are in deep debt. I am very shocked to know the situation. They have about Rs. 8 lacs in debt (20000 USD). The debt is scattered, a few on credit cards, a few bank loans. My dad and my younger bro together make 7 lacs pa, most of which is used towards paying interest charges and for household expenses. Every month, there is clear deficit of around Rs. 20,000, which becomes debt sooner or later. So, I want to be able to contribute at least that amount for the time I live here. A book keeping job won't pay me that much. A full-time Accounting job will. Not all women here work...most women around my mom's age are used to staying at home, taking care of their families and cooking endless meals. I tried to suggest mom with some business idea, but again, it doesn't look like it could yield any concrete result. By quality time for studies, I mean 3-4 hours a day of focused work. I must finish CPA to be able to work in the US. Even after finishing CPA, I may or may not get a work permit (H1B). Someone should be willing to sponsor my visa. There are several barriers ahead. But, I am trying to take it one at a time and the first would be qualifying myself. Thanks for all the inputs again. I really hope some sharp mind here comes up with a feasible POA.