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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I always laugh when the working moms on here start on this conversation. I think there probably is a poster or two on here who does genuinely like their work. However, I’m not sure how they haven’t realized that in itself is unusual.

A recent Gallup poll found that the vast majority of the labor force - 85% - are not engaged with their jobs. They work for money, not meaning.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ideas.bkconnection.com/10-startling-employee-engagement-and-statistics%3fhs_amp=true[/quote]

I am one of those WOH parents who loves my job. I do appreciate how rare that is. My DH also makes enough money that mine is just bonus, even though I make a good income.

I actually think a lot of volunteering is pretty boring. I work in the nonprofit sector and I don’t know any volunteers who get “good” assignments - that’s why you have staff. Volunteers are not necessarily reliable, so why would you give those to them?. For boards, you are expected to bring $$ or skills, but typically $$. Granted, my nonprofit field doesn’t provide direct services, but I have volunteered at those, and you start off doing lots of boring work, which is meaningful because it serves a purpose.

I am also surprised at how much people want to do PTA stuff, which is largely boring organizational work. I think getting involved in the school community is a benefit, but I don’t think the tasks are a selling point.

If I were to stay at home I would be tempted by the opportunity to pursue my own interests/development. I don’t understand how volunteer work is less drudgery than paid work. [/quote]

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