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[quote=Anonymous]I did this when my kids were 4 and 7.

We didn't downsize. Actually, we upsized, but we moved from a very hcol to a not as high col.  I was able to quit my job and be a sahp, but it was still kind of tight.

I was fortunate that my former manager and I kept in touch, and they asked me back as a PT contractor.  I did this when my youngest was 6, and I was able to also wfh.

I had a really good reputation and relationship with my former managers, so this helped me to jump back in FT when my youngest turned 8. By this time, my spouse was also WFH.  Both of us had very flexible WFH jobs.  I would not have gone back FT without this flexibility.

I won't lie. The move killed my career, and my now 20 year old who is just starting their career trajectory asked me why I made the move and killed my career.  There were other things at play besides wanting to spend more time at home with my kids. I was very honest with my DC about work life balance, and how money isn't everything.

Having stated that, I don't regret it, but if I hadn't been able to eventually go back to work FT and have this flexibility, I think I would've regretted quitting my job and moving.

Life has become so expensive.   We are very fortunate to have been able to save a lot such that I can retire next year.  I am so done with working.  I am literally counting down the days.  If had not returned to work eventually, I think my spouse or I would've had to continue working until 65.  [/quote]

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