Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:19     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Anonymous wrote:On common app, has anyone marked "homemaker" for the profession/job for a parent who isn't working? Does it matter how it's perceived? I don't want to be make up some job that I don't have, like consultant, self-employed, etc. And I don't have any issues with "homemaker" but wondering if there is anything we should consider here... now is not the time for me to be rethinking all my life choices, so please no bashing stay at home moms. I do have a college and law degree, if that matters.


Something like this was discussed during current Common App season https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1297572.page
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:18     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Anonymous wrote:It doesn't matter. You can put homemaker or whatever your job was pre kids. No one is judging either way.


+1

I’m not publicly judging you - but I silently do in my head.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:17     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Anonymous wrote:Do you put any occupation on your taxes? Homemaker?

Blank or align it with your taxes.

I do not think it will matter.


OK but is it still extremely insulting it’s even on there! I mean, I have a degree, I EARNED my degree !!!
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:16     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Anonymous wrote:I have no clue what my husband wrote and I don't care.


Your husband filled out the common app?
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:13     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Post some instagram videos and call yourself an influencer.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:12     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
I don't put an occupation anywhere. Doctor forms, etc. As long as I pay up why should they care.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:11     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
I have no clue what my husband wrote and I don't care.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:08     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
I would not want to describe myself that way (I don't think I'd mind SAHM) but I don't think it's an issue from a perceptual standpoint. It's just an unfortunate old-fashioned word that makes you sound like you're wearing an apron and have your hair in curlers.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:07     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Anonymous wrote:Ok, thank you. Let me check if we can leave it blank. Some of those boxes have an asterisk and are required. I'll check our taxes.


I’m pretty sure it’s not required. I’m unemployed currently and when I proofread the PDF of the first app my kid sent out, I didn’t see my spouse’s occupation anywhere on there.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:04     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
I put homemaker. I don’t think it matters at all. It’s quite common.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:04     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Ok, thank you. Let me check if we can leave it blank. Some of those boxes have an asterisk and are required. I'll check our taxes.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:03     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Do you put any occupation on your taxes? Homemaker?

Blank or align it with your taxes.

I do not think it will matter.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 15:59     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
Just leave it blank.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 15:58     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
It doesn't matter. You can put homemaker or whatever your job was pre kids. No one is judging either way.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 15:56     Subject: Marking "Homemaker"
On common app, has anyone marked "homemaker" for the profession/job for a parent who isn't working? Does it matter how it's perceived? I don't want to be make up some job that I don't have, like consultant, self-employed, etc. And I don't have any issues with "homemaker" but wondering if there is anything we should consider here... now is not the time for me to be rethinking all my life choices, so please no bashing stay at home moms. I do have a college and law degree, if that matters.