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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Whenever I read these types of threads, I always get the feeling that there are [b]some[/b] WOHMs who just relish the thought of SAHMs having trouble re-entering the workforce, as if now these spoiled b#tches are getting their due.

No matter that they stayed home because it was not financially feasible to work, or had a disabled or ill-child, or some other reason, these types of WOHMs seem to view all SAHMs as pampered mothers of "little snowflakes" who are obsessed with "bonding" and now that they want to re-enter the workforce, hahahahahaha on you! We WILL not hire you!

OP-- life is flexible if you are. You will find work -- the tip to volunteer to have a recent "project" on your resume is an excellent one. Networking through church and friends is a fantastic way to get a job. These people know you and trust you and will be more likely to either take a chance or recommend you to someone.[/quote]

SOME SOME SOME, not ALL.

I just hired a 5yr SAHM and I'll have to admit I was partial to her before she even interviewed (I know, EEOC violation).  Some of us are HAPPY to help another mom out, but maybe just those of us secure and happy in our choices; unfortunatly I feel there are a lot of moms on both sides that are bitter about or question their choices.  Trust me ladies, you don't want to work for people like that.[/quote]

Agree that some is the key word. There are also going to be some people who don't want to hire overweight people, will dismiss you on  your outfit, because they don't gel with you, because something else about you pisses them off. Agree you don't want to work for them anyway.

I think it's helpful to h ave a discussion on the barriers to SAHMs getting back in the workforce and some of us can do it without bashing SAHMs or implying they will never be hired, since that is simply not true. But it's silly to NOT acknowledge these barriers. It's a different world than when my mom returned to work after 17 years of staying home and raising kids. And women's standards are higher in that my mom returned to teaching (not that teaching is a low standard, I just mean there are a ton more options for women now and there are many more women in traditional men's fields etc.).

But some people have been giving great advice. I hope you keep us updated OP![/quote]

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