Have been pondering this question all morning as I'm preparing to apply for work again. I haven't worked since early 2005 and made the decision to be a SAHM until my daughter reached Prep. She starts prep next year and I had another baby last December. Money is too tight and I not only can't afford to live well now I have two but I'm going stir crazy with cabin fever - I really want to get out and work again not just for the money but for the social aspect and getting into a job before next years school leavers enter the work place!

It's been said employers will dodge applicants who have children, should I admit I do? I'm going for supermarket/department store positions.

I was thinking of leaving it out and just stating I was working for myself - as I was though only ebay sales and so on which keeps me ahead.

Thoughts?