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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is another reason women fall behind in the workplace after having kids.  It’s the million things we are expected to do.  Most women want a decent quality of life so many of the things that we do aren’t truly necessary to survive.

Just today I went to the pool with my child and husband.  Here’s what I did to make it to the pool:

1.  Order swim diapers last week
2.  Order a float 
3. Order a swimsuit earlier this year in son’s size 
4.  Order sunscreen 
5.  Put sunscreen on child 
6.  Pack stroller, including water for child 
7.  Decide time to go to the pool (in between naps)
8.  Get myself ready

Here’s what my husband did:

1.  Dress himself 
2.  Ask me where the sunscreen is 
3.  Push the stroller.

I suppose we could have not gone to the pool?  Was it necessary to survive?  No, but it’s things like this that make life nice.  Other examples include vacations, parties, a clean house, nice meals, well dressed kids, kids enjoying activities, pets, etc.

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This. All this.[/quote]

Great example. Now multiply it times 5 situations each week. [/quote]

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