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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Regrets will kick in IF you try to go back to work at some point. Unless you are willing to restart your career or willing to take on much lower wages[/quote]
This is true. I had a good job when my oldest was born and wanted to stay home but was really torn about loss of income and what would happen down the road. Ultimately, I quit and never looked back. I enjoyed being with my kids and family life was calm and unhurried. DH was supportive of my choice. We made financial sacrifices (small house, no fancy cars, no fancy trips, no big ticket events, no designer clothes), yet we still were able to have our kids attend excellent public schools, pay for extra curriculars/sports, save for in-state college costs, so we did ok. If we hadn’t been able to do those things, I would have felt pressure to go back sooner.  I never regretted that time with them but when I finally decided to go back to work, it was demoralizing. Nobody would hire me except for low paying entry level jobs. I took one thinking I’d pay my dues and move up but it soon became apparent that it was just a dead end and not worth the stress. My message for my own DD will be to stay home if she wants to, but keep her foot in the door by maintaining work connections and taking consulting work here and there. [/quote]

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