women who don't work or raise kids

[Anonymous]

"I love having the time to take sculpting and painting workshops, and to take classes through the Smithsonian learning about the lives and techniques of great artists. I enjoy having the time to improve my french by taking a course through La Maison Francaise. I actually have the time to allow myself to be a more well-rounded person, and I've been able to immerse myself in things I was never able to pursue in my 20's due to long hours. It's very satisfying. "

But do any of those things help anyone other than yourself? Some jobs help other people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find this silly because no one would begrudge someone who won the lottery and stopped working. Or who sold a big company at 40 and retired young. If people have enough money for one family member not to work, more power to them. People do many things of value that those of us who work all the time cannot: volunteer through their church, visit sick relatives, join boards of local organizations, etc. And yes, even if they shop all day, it's just not my business.

For those of you who feel your life only has value if you are working, how do you plan on looking yourself in the mirror when you retire? Or will it be okay then, because you "deserve" it?

Um, yeah, I started working full time at 25. If I retire at 65, I do think I "deserve" to retire. SAHMs have nothing to retire from.

Do you seriously believe raising a family isn't work?

[innerlaner215]

Some people like me work to live. If I can live without working, why not. My job keeps me from things I would rather do: read great books, oil paint, exercise, garden, cook, etc. Also, if your spouse's income is high enough, your income goes directly to taxes.