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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Typical for a SAHM reentering the workforce. Some don’t even know Microsoft basics - how to check email, use Word, setup a spreadsheet. My mom stayed at home for 25 years. When she went back to work, all she could muster was a part-time job at a jewelry store. Besides a loss of technical skills, SAHMs seem to be out-of-touch with the world, in general. Basically, they struggle with the most simple workplace tasks and to even understand the world around them. As you say, it’s like a different world to them. Though I love my mom, she was useless to help me decide a major, write a resume, or navigate the practical world. Lots of hugs and kisses, but otherwise not helpful. [/quote]

I bet your poor mother adores how you look down your nose at her. 
I've been at home for 7 years. Way longer than I expected. I'm confident my tech skills and ability to navigate socially would be fine based on how we all use technology in our lives today. That said, and I hate to concede anything after reading your post, I'm pretty sure my stamina wouldn't come back to my previous working mom levels. I used to work hard all day at work, and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do that now. [/quote]

Personally I think I have the same stamina but I have a better perspective now and realize that every work "emergency" isn't a real emergency.  There is work that actually needs to get done.  There is work that has to be done ASAP because someone else made a mistake.  There is work that has to be done to make someone else look good.  I'll do it all but I do need to sleep, eat, and take care of non-work obligations too.[/quote]

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