If you are a SAHM...

[Anonymous]

I don’t miss working at all. But, I do think I’ll go back when my kids are older, because I might miss it when things are quieter around the house.

[Anonymous]

No not. a bit. I was burnt out. Until recently, that is. My kids are 7 and 9 and need me less. My husband is now burning out on his job so I feel like it is time for him to get off the treadmill and for me to get back on. I am kind of looking forward to being a dynamic, involved, productive person again. (not that I am not "productive" as SAHM but there is so much work that results in just nothing- same old thing over and over and over with nothing to immediately show for it.)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not. One. Bit.

I have advanced degrees and was a leader in the financial industry.

lol. All the SAHMs on DCUM were “leaders” in their field.

So are all the WOHMs! I think a lot of the women on DCUM are just like that, whether a true reflection of who is in the area or just who is on the boards, can’t tell.

[Anonymous]

Yes. But I worked in a specialty area that due to our geographical location, I know longer would be able to pursue.

The closest option to my same career, I do not enjoy nearly as much and would be working for the money, not the joy of it. We don’t need the money.

[Anonymous]

No. But I miss having people treat me like a normal person.

People who have full time jobs treat SAHMs like they have cooties. It's annoying.

[Anonymous]

Yes! So much. But I never had kids and worked, so I imagine I really wouldn't miss trying to be a working mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not. One. Bit.

I have advanced degrees and was a leader in the financial industry.

lol. All the SAHMs on DCUM were “leaders” in their field.

Or maybe those of us who were mediocre in our fields just don't go around saying that?

[Anonymous]

This question would provide more interesting answers if the posters indicated how long they have been SAHMs and how ou the kids are.

[Anonymous]

No, I AM working. Constantly. And I have some domestic help. I'm, you know, Momming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This question would provide more interesting answers if the posters indicated how long they have been SAHMs and how ou the kids are.

Or if they had real jobs before getting kids or mommy-track jobs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This question would provide more interesting answers if the posters indicated how long they have been SAHMs and how ou the kids are.

I’ve been a SAHM for nearly 15 years, youngest of 3 is 9. Don’t miss working.

[Anonymous]

Nope!

[Anonymous]

No, I really don’t moss it. I feel very lucky to be able to stay at home.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People who didn’t like their jobs are more likely to become SAHMs and therefore those people are less likely to miss it.

True in my case. And there is nothing to miss about biglaw TBH.

Not true in my case. I loved my job/career but it was so low paying that we couldn’t afford a good nanny if I went back to work. Like some mothers WOH only for the money, others like me only SAH because of the money.

Weird. Even when we were double biglaw we had an au pair not a “good nanny.” It seems like if you had wanted to find a way, you would have.

Not weird at all. I was a preschool teacher with a masters degree in ECE. I love teaching but a good nanny would be twice what I earned.

And I love that you think everyone has a guest room available for an au pair!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This question would provide more interesting answers if the posters indicated how long they have been SAHMs and how ou the kids are.

Or if they had real jobs before getting kids or mommy-track jobs.

Real job. Don’t miss it, but thoroughly enjoyed that time frame of my life when I did it.