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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually feel like I have a lot more personal time and more of an independent personal life after going back to work. I loved being a sahm but it was a huge amount of work and I did not feel like I had control of my day the way I do now. Of course this depends on the circumstance (I had 3 little kids as a sahm, didn’t have household help) but I don’t think it’s always true that being a sahm allows for more freedom and personal time or that working is inherently drudgery (my job can be frustrating at times but I find it to be mentally stimulating and interesting) All just to say there are pros and cons to both. I’ve done both and, for now at least, prefer working. [/quote] You must have some laid back job if you felt you had more personal time and independence when returning to work. With all the demands at work,it's not quiet time. The commute is a mad rush to get back before after care ends. And immediately when you are home at six you make dinner and ready kids for bed. Sure as a SAHM of 3 under 5, that is a lot of labor. But you answer to no one, can coral them to a portion of the house or spend more time at the park to reduce mess, and have no other demands from a boss or customer. [/quote] I can always tell when a post is written by someone who never stayed home full time with little kids and no outside help. [/quote]
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