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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know of a few mothers of young children who work outside of the home not because the family needs the income, but because they feel that by leaving the house and thus going to "work," they are actually getting a break. A break from the chaos of a house full of young kids.

Ironic, but true.[/quote]

For this former SAHM it was largely the pressure and shame of the mommy wars, not needing the income.  "Who cares what's the best thing for your family?  Get out there and work, you pathetic loser!"  For me that translates into immense stress and patching together childcare on the days when my spouse is traveling at the last minute and I have to leave the house at 6:20 am and be gone for 12 hours.  But hey, I'm not the societal leach (any more) so many bitchy people complain about, right?

To answer your question, OP, although my current job is not my dream job I look at it as a stepping stone.  I am learning new skills, meeting interesting people, and yes, I get a break from my former (9 years) kid-centric life.[/quote]

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