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[quote=Anonymous]The fact that working moms are so prevalent in the workforce is what is paving the way for the SAHM to return to work in the first place (though I would argue a 10 year gap is really, really tough in this economy). If every mom dropped out of the workforce than grad schools and companies would not want to hire women like they do now. The reason that ageism exists is because companies hire for the potential. Women have now shown we are worth hiring because many stay in the workforce after getting married, and after having kids, and thus live up to that potential.

I'm not sure how that helps the SAHM re-entering. It's not like she should say, "thank you for paving the way for me!" in an interview. But it may shed some insight into why it is contentious.

I'm a WOHM and I'd like to think that I'd give a SAHM a fair chance if I was hiring. For one, she might be more refreshed and motivated after taking some time off. And she may not have young kids anymore if she's taken a few years off. The fact is it just a harder time for ANYONE to get a job these days. If only more companies would retain talented women and not push them out of the workforce (because I do think some women are pushed out and not just pulled by wanting to be with their kids). If there were more flexibility, better policies, etc., these problems would be less daunting.[/quote]

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