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[quote=Anonymous]I was a SAHM for 7 years, but did occasional freelance work in my field throughout that time, a few projects a year

I starting looking a couple months after my youngest started Kindergarten and it took about 3 months before accepting a job (I turned down one offer because it wasn't a good fit and didn't pursue another after the first interview)

Yes, the job is in my field -- marketing research

I'm very happy.  I've been there over 5 years now.

The freelance work I'd done helped keep my network and resume current so that helped (although I did get the job through an online job listing, not via any connections).  I'd also worked in my field for 10 years and built up a good reputation.  I never had to seek out freelance work, just let people know when I quit my job that I'd be available and then got regular calls for projects.  I think it would be a lot harder to quit right after college/grad school without having built up your experience first.  Also helpful was that DH was supportive of my going back to work and good about taking over responsibility for the kids in the a.m. and splitting up household jobs

No regrets.  I loved my time at home and I also like my job. My kids have made good friends at extended day and love their summer camps.  I think the only thing I miss with being back to work is that I can no longer take long summer visits to my family on the West coast.  We still see them for a week but when I was a SAHM, I'd take the kids out there for 3 weeks to have a nice long visit with my parents and friends around California and Washington.
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