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[quote=Anonymous]I agree, too.  For that reason (the "flake out"), I tell women to stay PT, as you keep your skills updated and you'll be one of the first to slide into a FT position.  I told my cousin, who stayed home for 18 years . . . , to take courses, to keep her skills updated. She didn't listen. So right now, after a nasty divorce from her husband of 20 years, she's making $14/hour and must be wired money from her parents each year to make ends meet.  She's 45.

It's the sad truth.  I'm sure most places would rather hire some young novice who's willing to put in the time commitment and take a lower salary.

OP - if it doesn't work out, take classes!  Update skills.  Finding a job will take time.  And once you find it, it may not be that appealing to you, as juggling is not an easy thing to do if you're not used to it.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends on your field...what was the last type of job you had and what are you currently looking for?

In my field, you would need to take a lower position, a "training" position for at least 2 years to get back into the the field. My concerns, as a boss, would be -[b] is this really something you are committed too (seeing as you left the first time)[/b] and how you would balance your family / work obligations. Since young people usually populate our training positions I would need you to show me how your skills would be much greater than someone who will work long hours (or how since you have more experience get more done between 9 to 5). Also, if you knowledge is out of date I would also question how much you know and whether you could adapt. Any way, those are examples for my field.[/quote]

Coming from a woman, this is just BS!
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How is it BS? I've had several people flake out just weeks on the job, deciding they couldn't handle the stress of work and family life. I still give people a chance, but that would be a primary concern (besides the lack of current knowledge). I agree with PP, a volunteer position could also work if your field doesn't having "training" positions like mine. That way you could show that you can manage the work/life balance, have a reference, and get more up to date on your knowledge before re-entering the work force.[/quote][/quote]

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