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[quote=Anonymous]I do not regret staying at home, but we save much more than people would expect. My husband and I do not own more than 5 pairs of shoes each, including sneakers, boots etc.  The moms and dads I know who work spend a lot more money on everything: clothes, food, car, hair, sitters, cleaners, housekeepers, etc. It adds up. If I married a "spender", I would not stay home. We are both financially conservative, so there is no financial stress at the moment.

If I had family money, I will not hesitate to stay home for another 10 years.

Yes, I am jealous of my friends who never stayed home. But the only thing I am jealous of is their high salaries. 
I will go back to work, but it is all about money. If my husband made 400K  a year, forget it. I would find a part-time/volunteer gig in our neighborhood.

There are a million things in life more fulfilling than a career. No, I do not want to work 60-100 hours for a slim chance at making partner, and then be rewarded with more hours and stress. I'd rather spend my evenings on the couch holding my toddler, reading DCUM and discussing politics. The extra money would be nice though. But it does not motivate me enough enough to want that path.

Maybe I chose the wrong career. Perhaps I would find some fulfillment in my career if I were a pediatrician or an immunologist, ... I might never know because I have not yet figured out how to pay for any more school. 
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