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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because it allows people to still contact her.  She's not working; she hasn't vanished from the grid.[/quote]

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Agree.  I don't get what is obnoxious about this.[/quote]

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I think it's worded in an adult manner. [/quote]

It sounds like she is planning to go back at some point and is explaining why she is not currently employed.[/quote]

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If I saw this on a LinkedIN profile of an applicant, even years later, I wouldn't consider them.  Sounds ridiculous and self-important.[/quote]

And you sound like you have a chip on your shoulder, simply because this woman stated the reason she left.  If she hadn't stated this, and then years later re-entered the workforce, a hiring manager would have to ask about the gap on her resume.  This way, she doesn't have to explain.  She owns it and good for her.[/quote]

If you think that, fine.  Many hiring managers on here (I'm a new one) think saying this is a mistake.[/quote]

Okay, so help us out. What should we say? I've left my LinkedIn at a standstill for two years because nothing sounds right. I'm very careful about putting out the right impression and this one has had me stumped since my child was born. 
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