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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think what we're seeing here is that, basically, the sahms who make it back either had exceptional skills, connections, experience, or some other x-factor quality.  So, maybe the best candidates are the sahms who made it back and are looking for the next job.  That way you've got this extraordinary person who is now fully up to speed.  Perhaps this is what is so threatening to the women (primarily here) who don't want to let these exceptional women back in the door.  [/quote]

I agree with your first sentence.  It seems that people who were really fantabulous at what they did prior to leaving the workforce are still able to draw on their reputations and skills to return to the workforce.  My guess is that it is also dependent on the field.  I only know a few SAHMs.  One is a real dynamo with a lot of project management and fundraising experience in the non-profit field.  If no one wanted to hire her, she'd just start volunteering for a non-profit, and she'd be indispensible within a year, and could probably parlay that into a paying position.  Another was in the sciences.  She's been out for years, and has done nothing to stay current.  In the sciences, that's pretty much akin to flushing your advanced degrees down the toilet.

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