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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, I ask myself this question weekly.

Why not:
I don't need to work for the $$.
It's a CONSTANT stressor in my life.  
I don't even make that much $$
The work itself isn't really that interesting.

Why:
It was hard to find a good job at a good company, even if they underpay me.
It provides some security if my husband dies or leaves me (50% of college tuition for dependents, amazing retirement, lots of support)

I was a SAHM for many years and honestly feel like my kids, though now teens, would really benefit from having a full-time, on-demand parent again. My house would too! Even with a weekly cleaner, it's always a mess.

And before the harpies jump on my wonderful spouse, he does his share and more AND has a very demanding executive job.

When does it just not make any sense for me to work?

All feminist ideals aside, it's just not practical for me to be ignoring all the stuff that really matters to me - my kids, my spouse, my health - for a mediocre paycheck I don't even need. [/quote]

You posted on the wrong thread.

Are your kids unable to pickup after themselves?[/quote]

Why?  I'm a working mom. I have done both working mom and non-working mom. Both kind of suck, but I can't figure out which sucks less. 
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