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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't worry OP! And don't listen to the negative comments by bitter women on DCUM. I stayed home way, way longer than you did. I decided about a year ago to jump back in. I had three offers within about six months of looking.  I've been in my new job less than a year and I've already been promoted and given a nice pay raise.

I loved being at home with my kids! And I love that I was able to jump right back in where I left off professionally. No regrets at all!  Good Luck![/quote]

Yes, totally this. Clearly the norm. Don't listen to all those crazy people out there who talk about how hard it is to find a job, how many months/years it's taken, and how they are put in at lower level jobs than they left, etc etc. That's just all crazy talk. You should definitely expect to find three offers within six months and expect to be promoted quickly after that. I'm sure this poster is being completely honest.[/quote]

Didn't realize this was a joke until I got to the end of this post. Yes, I'm one of the crazies. And yes, I found the quoted post either a lie or just plain offensive to those of us who are struggling.

To the OP: I think you really need to network, unless you are in a very specialized, desirable field, and you have maintained your skills. In my pre-SAHM days, I had no trouble finding work ever, since I have a great education and great experience. But in this "we're no longer in a recession" lie of an economy, I've had zero luck finding a job. No one even responds when I send a resume, even when I'm 100% qualified. Network or forget it.  GL OP. [/quote]

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