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[quote=Anonymous]PP here - I gave up a demanding job when we transferred to DC for DHs big law job - we had an infant and a 2 year old at the time and he went from a 9-5 gov position with some travel to a big firm, so the move made the initial decision easy in terms of staying home.   It was the also the most difficult transition for us because  I loved working, and in the early years he was in NY almost 50 percent of the time so everything in our lives changed regarding our roles (I had previously made more than him etc., we were 50/50 with the kids, dishes etc.    I knew nobody when we moved here and no family etc.

That said - I found an amazing group of professional women in my neighborhood that were in the same boat (left careers with second kid).  We were there for each other and almost all of us are back to work in some capacity now - but none of us have power jobs.  In fact all of us worked as consultants at first to ease back in and control our hours .... I think that is a great plus about  DC - you can repackage your skills.to reflect your interests - its a great way to network and I have found that firms and associations are always looking for good people and are willing to work with you in terms of hours. I work 20-30 hours a week when I'm consulting and pare back in the summer.  I find life very rewarding this way - hope that helps.  (Most of us started easing back to work once our youngest was in school full time.)
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