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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Typical for a SAHM reentering the workforce. Some don’t even know Microsoft basics - how to check email, use Word, setup a spreadsheet. My mom stayed at home for 25 years. When she went back to work, all she could muster was a part-time job at a jewelry store. Besides a loss of technical skills, SAHMs seem to be out-of-touch with the world, in general. Basically, they struggle with the most simple workplace tasks and to even understand the world around them. As you say, it’s like a different world to them. Though I love my mom, she was useless to help me decide a major, write a resume, or navigate the practical world. Lots of hugs and kisses, but otherwise not helpful. [/quote] Why does this seem like you were waiting to slam your mom? This has nothing to do with op's question and seems very mean spirted. You are basically saying if you don't have a paying job than you are worthless. [/quote] Not worthless, but kids do lookup to their parents, and when they don’t have a clue about the world, the kid is kinda on their own. It’s not the worst thing in the world, but OP’s post just reminded me of how out-of-touch my mom was with the modern world after being at home for so many years. I don’t think it was a well-balanced life. [/quote] Well my mom worked but my dad did not because of alcoholism, and it’s safe to say they were both out of touch with the world. The working or SAH has little to do with it. [/quote]
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