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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not completely done yet, but mine are in HS so I guess I have some perspective.  I was a SAHM for 7 years and now been a WOHM for 8 years.  No regrets.  I LOVED being home for the little-kid years.  Loved that my babies didn't have to work around anybody else's schedule.  Loved taking them places. I made great friends with other SAHMs.  I don't think home is better than childcare, I certainly know lots of kids who thrived in both.  But, being a SAHM was great for ME, and for DH who didn't have to worry about childcare pick-ups, sick coverage, etc.

I was able to freelance occasionally during the SAHM years so I found it pretty easy to go back to work FT when youngest was in K.  Love my job, started at a similar salary and level to where I was when I stopped.  And have a great boss (who's always been a WOHM) who supports a flexible, family-friendly workspace for all of us.  I WAH once a week or whenever I need to.  Am never asked to work late.

There was a little angst about the kids starting MS and not having after care but DH was at that point on a project that let him WAH most days so he was around to keep an eye on things.  [/quote]

What work do you do?[/quote]

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