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Really?  Ok, you go right ahead and think that if it makes you feel more satisfied with your own choice.  I assure you, those of us who intend to return to the workforce will absolutely do so.  See you there.[/quote]

NP here- just curious, what field are you and all your friends in?  I like the idea of taking off a few years to stay home, but know it would be really difficult to get back into my field after that long of a layoff (STEM field).  Sometimes I wish I had picked something where it was easier to jump in and out.  Even though you don't know anyone like this, there really are a lot of us who struggle with the decision!  I am jealous that it was so easy for you. :)[/quote]

It hasn't happened yet. Many of us wouldnt hire someone who'd taken years as a SAHM. Wait and see, my dears.[/quote]

You mean it hasn't happened yet [i]in whatever firm you work for[/i].  And that just speaks volumes about you (if you really are in a position to hire, which is looking ever more doubtful with each of your silly posts) and/or your firm.  You have no idea what kind of backgrounds, education, and prior work experience many SAHMs have.  [/quote]

I posted once in this thread and others agreeing have chimed in. I hire regularly and wouldnt hire someone who's taken more than a year or two as a SAHM. Nor, based on responses here, would others. Believe what you wish.[/quote]

We do get your point and priorities. Working and job experience are at the top of your list. Go for it![/quote]

Geez, get over yourself would you?  For many, many of us, we have a high priority to help take care if our families.  We could simply struggle long term without a second income, and cannot afford to be nonchalant about me taking several years off and hope that I can match, or come close to matching, my previous earning power when I want to re-enter the workforce.  We'd like to be able to provide our kids the equivalent of in-state college tuition, prepare for retirement, and not haggle over every single purchase (I had a SAHM and my parents argued about money all the time- you think that isn't harmful to kids?).  Some families can do all those things in one income, some can't.  And some could but want to maintain dual careers anyway.  Why don't you just mind your own business and take care of your own family?  Not sure why some posters on here are so obsessed with the choices and needs of others.[/quote]

To clarify that was a different poster (though I wholeheartedly agree - ha!)

First thy claim they'll waltz back into the workforce where they left off, then hop on the high horse about how their priorities are in line (while they spend hubby's money at Starbucks). Sigh.[/quote]

I don't think anyone here has claimed they'll "waltz back into the workforce [i]where they left off[/i]," you moron.  Obviously, that's not going to happen if you take time off from your career.  However, the notion that SAHMs will never work again, as some of you enjoy claiming, is fiction and you know it.  [/quote]

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