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[quote=Anonymous]After nearly 7 years at home, I still feel conflicted about whether it was the right move, or rather, whether we made good choices when we decided to have three kids and pursue high intensity careers many years ago.

Undoubtedly my family is better off with me at home.  Our income in higher (we were in the same position as the OP -- when my husband didn't have to worry about sharing household responsibilities his already large income increased), our household is much less stressed, and everyone is healthier because we eat better and have time to exercise/participate in sports.  I love having the time to go to the events at school and attend after school events and games.  Also, my adolescent and teenage boys are not easy and it definitely helps to have me present in the house when they are home.

The downside is that there is an empty nest looming not too far in the future and it will be hard to find a role for myself.

We made a series of choices that got us to this point.  I always envisioned us as a two-income family but my husband works too many hours and travels too much plus we had three kids (and some major health issues) that more or less required me to stay home.   I try and remember that and embrace the time with my family when I read about old colleagues doing fabulous things at work.

Regret is too strong of a word, but there are definitely pluses and minuses to staying at home.  I definitely wish it were easier to go back into the labor market.[/quote]

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