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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two teen DD’s. Both have expressed a hope that they can SAH or go part time when their children are young. Yea they know it’s not guaranteed, etc. But there are definitely some careers that seem more conducive to this than others. What are careers that provide independence/financial stability but also flexibility for the early kid years? Nursing is one that came to mind. [/quote]

Typical woman jobs. Nursing and teaching.

[b]However as a woman with a career that provides much more financial stability than those stereotypical jobs,[/b] I have a career in IT (which is absolutely not for people who want to take long breaks) I’m able to work from home and have an incredibly flexible schedule. I would hate being shackled to a building as many of these mom careers go.  Bonus is I’ve been able to secure both my kids with incredible summer internships in Bo th high school and college at various technology companies, giving them a huge leg up. Privilege is a thing and I’m going to leverage it as much for my kids as possible. I think it’s pretty cool that my boys are following in my foot steps and not their father who is an attorney. They probably see my job as wayyy more flexible and better COL than their dad who is always in court or visiting clients/colleagues. [/quote]

Nursing is an extremely stable job financially.  I am an RN. I can find a job anywhere in the country.  I am always in demand. If I leave a job, I will have another job within 4 weeks.  I am typically offered sign on bonuses up to $20,000 for a floor job at a new healthcare company. Full time is 36 hours (3 X 12 hour shift) per week, and pays around $80000 a year. If I want to work 48 hours per week (4 X 12 hour shift), I make low six figures. If I chose to go to nurse practitioner school and get my NP license, I would make ($150,000 - $250,000).  If I chose to be a travel nurse, I would make $150,000 - $200,000.

Both DH and I are RNs. Our household income was over $300,000 last year, with great benefits and lots of time off. It's hard work and not for everyone, but the flexibility and pay can't be beat. [/quote]

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