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[quote=Anonymous]I didn't really love my career before having kids and didn't consider it intellectually stimulating at all. It was more draining than anything else. Fast forward 20 years: I *love* my current job and would definitely have had different feelings about transitioning away from it for parenting/kid reasons.

It really sounds as though you like your career and have some identity attached to it--both of those things are so important to hold onto. I'd hesitate to transition away from a job I enjoy based on the needs of young kids. It's very, very easy to undervalue yourself and your time as a SAHM and being at home doesn't sound like something you would want or enjoy long term.

Instead I'd look for ways to take some pressure off. You mention certain things being easier with you at home, what are they? we may be able to help brainstorm ideas for other ways to help with those things.

Probably a long shot but would you be able to adjust your schedule and not go in one day a week? Or would you just be doing the same amount of work in fewer hours? (which would just add stress!)

I think your question is tough because ... these years of kids being little pass quickly. So I understand why you'd want to be there for them. But also? They pass quickly. It's important to build the life you want long term, and that may mean keeping a foot in the working world. [/quote]

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