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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Realize its just a phase.  Maybe hold off on "career: while chidren are young and parents need you.  They wull remember you "being there" at this pivotal time in their lives.   As they grow, and you reach "steady state: then think about ways of easing back into your career.  I wouldn't worry so much about keeping up with the Joneses; if anyone make s judgy comment, just say "I'm in my child rearing phase at the moment."  This is part of life...[/quote]

I think this is wise. My husband and I both work. His mom died last fall and it felt like we couldn't be there enough for her then, or his dad now. The kids are constantly constantly sick from day care and we're always sleep deprived. I feel like everything is a compromise, and even with a career I am not living up to my potential. I didn't apply for a great-sounding job yesterday because I just need stability while things are so challenging with the family.

So yes, I agree you're in an absolute crunch right now, but working might not give you more direction or pride. It can be just another way to feel not good enough. It's really hard to look at yourself midlife and say "this is all I became?" I get that, I really do. [/quote]

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