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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some people like working. It gives them an identity and purpose apart from family life. It’s also empowering to earn money yourself. None of this disappears when children are born.

And if you grow apart later, it’s good to have a current skill set in case you have to support yourself again one day. It happens.[/quote]

I understand this. I liked my job too and it gave me a sense of purpose, but I had to re-prioritize my goals ad staying in the workforce made it difficult for me to have to do everything.[/quote]

I can appreciate this, but I got over it fairly quickly because that is just how life is. I did get creative with work so that I could better prioritize both children and family. I was in a very rigid career with little flexibility until I had my second. Then I changed careers to one that used similar skills but had more flexibility.

I do point out my work to my kids on occasion so they know that Mommy works, too. I think that’s an important lesson for children- that adults work to earn money, not just men (or just women). It’s easy for kids to internalize that message when one parent exits the workforce permanently.[/quote]

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