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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am 57.  DD is 17.  1 1/2 more years of school for her and then she is off.  I did work 20 years b4 I had her and then became a SAHM.

Not sure what is next. [/quote]

Are you happy about your decision? Do you feel like you missed out by not working, but now are too mature to go back (if you wanted to go back)?[/quote]

NP in a similar situation and no, absolutely not. But I'd likely feel differently if we were in a bad financial situation, obviously. But no, I became an empty nester at 55 and had zero desire to go back to work in the traditional office setting / 9-5 sense; very happy with my decision. [/quote]

DP here. I am also in a similar situation. Once I had my kids I did not want to juggle work and home.  I am also a homebody who loved being with my kids and being a mom. We were also in a good financial situation so it was an easy enough decision. I will be an empty nester in 3 years and I want to do something (work, hobby, volunteer that I enjoy. I have truly enjoyed being a SAHM and feel fulfilled raising my kids, so anything I do after the kids leave should be at least somewhat as meaningful, enjoyable and fulfilling. My DH is of the opinion that I should live like I am on a vacation and do only things that please me.  I am sure I can do that, but right now I worry about missing my kids too much and so going back to work and the responsibility may be a good diversion for me. [/quote]

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