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[quote=Anonymous]I think a lot of these "suck it up" reactions are in response to a sense that OP thinks she's unusual in not liking work or in being stressed by WOH.  So let's just say that: OP, everybody has something they would rather do besides work.  You are not unusual in disliking work.  We would all like to stay at home, not commute, be more relaxed, take better care of the house, etc.  None of us feel like we have enough free time, and so none of us have any sympathy.

Those of us who work do so because we have to financially, or because we get something out of it (e.g., time away from the kids, mental stimulation) that is not available to us through more ideal means (like a full-time nanny to watch the kids while we take pottery classes or whatever).

So, should you suck it up?  No.  There are very real downsides to not working, but there's nothing "irresponsible" or morally wrong about it.  Being unhappy in your job doesn't make me any happier in mine.  If financially you don't have to work, and you decide after maternity leave that you're still getting nothing out of it in terms of time, stimulation, marital equality, independence, etc. -- then sure, quit and don't look back.  But I'm not sure what you're looking for here in this thread.[/quote]

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