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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am considering a move at work that will definitely mommy-track me.  While this is desireable in the short-term (or maybe even long term), I don't see me being happy for the rest of my working life (I'm upper 30s now) with such a reduced area of responsibility.  Does anyone have stories to share about how they were able to recharge their career after being on the mommy track for a long time?  I worry that if I pull back for 5 to 10 years now, that I will face age discrimination when I'm ready to be more dedicated to my career.[/quote]

I am in mid 50s.  I cannot imagine wanting to "ramp up" now that kids are gone.  I am struggling to keep a job and not get let go.  Constant stress and conflict.  Many people fired and let go, mostly older, expensive workers.

I am really curious as to what type of work/careers one would have that they would want to work more hours when they are in their 50's.  I don't know of anyone in our circle that is enjoying their work.  It is like an urban legend around northern virginia.  
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