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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These "working moms" that would talk badly about SAHM's that are trying to enter the workforce are very much like the generation of men that said women don't have a place in the workplace.

They are blocking their re-entry and using lame excuses such as " you chose to raise your family for a few years" so now you are OUT.  You don't belong here.  There is no place for women who take a few years off in the workplace.

So now the new spin on this is- Women, if you have babies do not intend to take more than your maternity leave off, if you do- you're out.  Women- you MUST continue to work right after maternity leave or your place is ONLY in the home. Your 'choice'.

Nice feministic view huh? :roll: [/quote]

There's a big difference between maternity leave for a few months and being a SAHM who drops out of the workforce for a few years.  People's professional skills get rusty, their subject matter expertise becomes outdated, and even familiarity with basic software gets old.  I say this as someone who SAH for almost five years and in just that time realized that I lagged behind my peers in many ways when I returned.

I disagree with an earlier PP that I'm not as ambitious as the millennials or kids fresh out of school.  To the contrary I appreciate the professional opportunities I have so much more than some of twenty-somethings in my office. Also, I've caught up quickly.  I took a bit of a demotion to get my food in the door but have since been promoted twice in three years.  [/quote]

SO what is a SAHM who wants to go back to work, to do?  Live off her husband's salary and be a poor role model for her children?  Nice option WOHM are giving... :roll: 
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