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[quote=Anonymous]I quit my job to be a SAHM and it was probably one of the worst decisions I have ever made.  I had to quit because my spouse went overseas and I had no help with my newborn child aside from a childcare provider, but I would have not been able to put in the long hours, travel etc. that my job required without the help of my spouse since we do not have family here.  I left my position with a heavy heart.

I stayed home for about 12 months and then I found a PT job (20-30 hrs/week) that allowed me to stay current in my skills and it also gave me an extremely flexible schedule.  I've been in this position for about 3 years now.  I make a fraction of what I was making in my previous FT job and I have no benefits.  I would like to go back to work FT next Fall when our DC enters school.

I remember being scrutinized heavily my hiring managers when I looked for a job after staying home for 12 months.  I can only imagine how difficult it must be after being home for years.  There are lots of working moms in this town who make it work and I feel that they may not be too sympathetic to SAHM's.  At least this is the feeling that I got when I reentered.

I think that many companies would rather give a younger person a shot at a job because they may not have as many commitments and they are able to work longer hours etc.   I don't necessarily think that a SAHM reentering the workforce (whether she HAS to or wants to) is more committed than a younger woman.  I have worked with many young, professional and very sharp women, especially in this town.  I think that you have to be able to go the extra mile for an employer if you are reentering the workforce and make this very clear and than back it up.  I don't think that the PP was especially harsh, but rather truthful because these ARE the types of questions that you will encounter when you go on an interview.  So, you better prepare yourself, get all your ducks in a row and if you are lucky enough to get hired, make sure that you are well prepared to be successful.  This is a different economy, ladies.

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