Brits worth ‘Mum’ function at £83,500 wage however battle to outline the job
Brits reckon the role of a mum should command an annual salary of more than £83,500, according to a recent poll of 2,000 adults
Funky Pigeon test out mum’s CV on the public
Would you twig what the job ‘Mum’ entails if you only had the job spec to go on? A whopping seven out of ten confessed they’d be stumped trying to suss out the role of a ‘Mum’ if it was dished up as a job description.
This is largely because the job includes an overwhelming number of skills that are difficult to allocate to one specific job.
Suggested key skills to be added to a mum’s CV would include being proficient in multitasking under pressure, skilled in providing emotional support and comfort, and adept at managing household schedules and calendars.
Experiences such as the ability to delegate and think creatively, were also listed. Other key skills of mums, according to those polled, included experience in crisis management, being a pro at finding lost items, and being a specialist in stain removal.
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A spokesperson for Funky Pigeon which carried out the research ahead of Mother’s Day, said: “What is clear is that respondents certainly value mums and everything they do.
“Looking at what experience they’d add to the CV of a mum, it’s so wide and varied it really showcases everything they do for us.
“However, the research has also shown that it can be easy at times to forget how much they do and show our appreciation.”
A whopping eight out of ten view mums as ‘real-life superheroes’, with 68% feeling they don’t get the recognition they deserve.
A significant 75% reckon Mother’s Day is the ideal occasion to express their love for mum. However, over a third confessed they don’t tell their mum often enough how much they value her, with 17% admitting to barely lifting a finger on Mother’s Day.
When quizzed about what constitutes ‘enough effort’, 69% pointed to buying a gift, while 55% felt a heartfelt card would suffice.
For 16%, a box of chocolates and a card from a petrol station were deemed adequate with 19% confessing they’ve neglected to make an effort in the past.
A spokesperson from Funky Pigeon chimed in: “Thankfully, most people lucky enough to have a relationship with their mum make it known how much they care.
“A card is often seen as the bare minimum on their special day and it feels a special, personalised and heartfelt card can go a long way to making them feel loved.”
TOP 20 SKILLS BRITS THOUGHT SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON A ‘MUM CV’:
- Proficient in multitasking under pressure
- Skilled in providing emotional support and comfort
- Adept at managing household schedules and calendars
- Experienced in handling toddler tantrums and meltdowns
- Experienced in crisis management
- Expert in conflict resolution
- Expert in sleep deprivation endurance
- Pro at finding lost items (e.g. socks, shoes, homework)
- Specialist in grocery shopping with kids in tow
- Knowledgeable in nutrition and meal planning
- Specialist in stain removal and laundry magic
- Adept at managing family finances and expenses
- Knowledgeable in first aid and boo-boo healing
- Skilled in bedtime negotiation tactics
- Specialist in bedtime routine enforcement
- Skilled in budget management and coupon clipping
- Seasoned event planner for birthday parties and playdates
- Talented in bedtime storytelling and lullaby singing
- Expert in holiday and special occasion preparations
- Talented in creating fun and educational activities
