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[quote=Anonymous]I don't.  I worked and saved all my money, letting the money grow.  And then retired very early (age 40).  I also took time off with my kids (3 years with the first one), so I feel pretty good.  However, not everything was because of my brilliant plan.  My DH makes good money and he is a pretty old-fashioned in that he did not touch my money.  My money grew and allowed me to leave the work place.   DH and I both are pretty non-materialistic, so amassing huge wealth was never an issue for us.  We wanted to pay for a house, retirement and 8 years of college for two kids (state schools), and we did that.

The only reason for regret would be if I left a brilliant career that saved lives.  I was not that.  I was working in corporate America and basically I was easily replaceable.  I probably would have regretted being a SAHM if my DH was abusive or a cheat, which he is not. I have a great marriage.   I would also have regretted it if money was super-tight, which it is not.

In short, I did not regret because of being fortunate in life about many things.  Otherwise, I can totally get why women would be in a bad position being a SAHM - even if it would be great for their kids etc. [/quote]

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