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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]once you are in your 30s and out of the workforce for 5-8 years, your career is generally over. There are exceptional outliers, but most job markets have plenty of labor supply [/quote]

Really? Is this true?[/quote]

No. This is scared women trying to make themselves feel better, or smug, or superior. There are tons of moms who went back to work- gasp- on this very board. They tell their stories all the time.[/quote]
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My wife was one of these.  She found a job.  If you're a good interviewer and can bring something to the table you'll be fine.  Plus, most people realize why you took time off and respect that.  When I look at candidates for a position I know I do[/quote]

+2 I call BS also. I SAHM for nine years and went back to work after a week of looking. Yes, its an anecdote, but DC has a lot of jobs and if you stay current with your network you have a great shot. One of my BFs has stayed at home for almost ten years and she went back to work a few months ago after about a month of looking. So, stop with the scare tactics already. Much hiring relies on personal connections, not abstract notions like "labor supply" -- so stay friendly with former colleagues and bosses. Chances are they will be happy to help you out.

Absolutely no one I know in the workforce judged me for having been a SAHM. I have to come to an anonymous forum for that.

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SAHM of 15 years.  I love being a SAHM and happily left a sales career to do what I've always wanted to do - be a SAHM.

In the intervening years, I've been offered two jobs in entirely different fields and I truly wasn't even looking. I declined both.  Wasn't the right time and my kids needed me.   If you are competent, responsible and motivated, you'll not have any trouble finding another career.

I'm prepping now to take one of the positions I was offered years ago, but have negotiated that I'll come back p/t!  It can be done![/quote]

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