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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seriously considering mommy tracking as a compromise to full time SAHM.

One DD, considering a second in the next year. DH would be thrilled if I decided to be a SAHM and pursue a vanity degree for kicks.I enjoy taking care of my family. I don’t have expensive hobbies. I’m happiest when doing the traditional homemaker kinds of things. The family is most efficient when that’s what I’m focused on. DH is a solid partner, puts in equal effort around division of labor.

Anyone decided to do this? I work for a public sector employer and could easily just….[b]show up to work, do the bare minimum….and keep my job until retirement. [/b]Just lean all the way out. I’m senior enough and in a niche role that I could just be left alone.

House is paid off. We’ll have zero debt by the end of this year. We’re comfortable but not wealthy.

At what point did you decide to mommy track? Aside from money, why did you do that rather than SAHM? [/quote]

You are wealthy, your house is freaking PAID OFF in your 30s, and your DH can afford for you to SAH easily.

Why not quit your easy job, and let someone who actually needs the money, may put a little effort in, and actually really appreciate the steady hours and stability rather than see it as retiring in place?[/quote]

I’m not sure I’m even understanding the OP. It sounds like she already has to and goes to this job which is sort of a “mommy track” job? If you are showing up at work you might as well do the work. But if you mean you aren’t trying for promotions or working crazy hours that seems perfectly acceptable.

I have what I guess is sort of a mommy track job as a govt attorney in that the job is basically regular hours and offers a good environment and flexibility. I definitely do my job though. It’s a good compromise in that  when I’m not at work I am focused on my family and I’ve had the job for a long time so I’m good at it and can be very efficient. It’s not equivalent to being a SAHM though of course. [/quote]

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