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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. I inherited about 5 million approximately eight years ago. It is now closer to 7. I’m 40.

[b]I left my corporate job and now work at a nonprofit.[/b] I actually still make a decent salary (95k) but do not worry about money. [b]I am a diehard WOHM and believe that every educated woman without  major health issues and/or other debilitating situations should work.[/b] I’m aware that I am lucky to work at a flexible job that pays decently and make you feel good about what I contribute to the world. That said I did not earn this money and would not quit to rely on it.

My husband and I bought a $1 million house in cash and have comfort in the fact that our retirement and children’s college funds are completely funded. [/quote]

These two statements aren't entirely congruent. You believe that everyone should "work," but, well, if they happen to inherit a lot of money, then it's cool to give up something more remunerative and work a more modestly paying, presumably more rewarding or fun job.

If you're good with that, then why would it not be OK to SAH/volunteer/pursue even more-rewarding hobbies? Or are you just one of those people who thinks that the only correct path is exactly what you have chosen at this point in time, for now, and everyone else is wrong?[/quote]

I mention that I am lucky to be able to pursue a job that pays less and is more flexible than what I had before. Not sure why you’re being so cruel when this is in fact about people have lost parents or people close to them. There’s a time and place. My believes are valid to me.[/quote]

"My beliefs are valid to me" is nonsensical because your beliefs inherently involving hectoring / judging others than that disagree with you.  My wife has a degree from Harvard, no major health issues or debilitating conditions.  She's currently a SAHM.  Apparently you find something wrong with that, but then when called on it (not by me, by other posters) then you call people cruel and say it's just about your own fulfillment.  If so you should have written your original post differently.  [/quote]

Perfectly said.  Sadly, that poster continues to be tone deaf.[/quote]

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