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[quote=Anonymous]We talk about SAHM vs WOHM like it's some kind of dichotomy, but it really isn't. When my first was born, DH was working 60-70 hours/wk, and I was working 50-60. It was NOT working. I remember reading articles and going to message boards to see how women did it. I eventually realized that the "being a working mom is wonderful" articles/posts were NOT from women in my position, but from women who were working PT or had a spouse who had a very flexible schedule or was a SAHD. I have found, in my own family, in my circle, and reflected back on the internet, that most families do best when both parents, combined, work 80 hours or less every week. Whether that's two 40 hour jobs, or one person working PT while the other works a more demanding schedule, or one parent staying at home while the other works depends on circumstances. Now, DH works 50-60 hours/wk, I work 15-30 hours/wk, and we are all much happier. [/quote]
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