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[quote=Anonymous]New poster: Just want to add that I hate how when people attempt to make the point that unpaid labor/work/hobbies/interests/tasks whatever are fulfilling they have to put down work if you are not "curing cancer." Come on. I work in public health and am in management. No I'm not curing cancer but I am playing a small role in furthering policies and developing programs I think are important. I work reasonable hours and have flexibility so I feel I get plenty of time with my kids and family, and DH is around when I am not for the most part (at least at either ends of the day, in the middle, our kids are in elementary school and preschool/daycare).

Anyway, just want to say that while it's a fair point that you can have a fulfilling life without paid work, there is no need to put anyone down for spending time away from their kids, as if their paid work is not important. Honestly, if you are earning a paycheck that is HUGE. Of course there are other ways to contribute to the family and society but all  this work bashing is pissing me off and it is pointless. Certainly we all know society evolved because people like to challenge themselves. Why do people work past retirement age? Why do rich people work instead of moving to Aruba? Why do people run marathons?

To reiterate- you don't have to do paid work to contribute, challenge yourself, or be fulfilled, but let's please stop bashing paid work, be it a career or an honest day's work waitressing, to make this point.

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