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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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  People's professional skills get rusty, their subject matter expertise becomes outdated, and even familiarity with basic software gets old.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? [b] Live off her husband's salary and be a poor role model for her children? [/b] Nice option WOHM are giving... :roll: 
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Why are some "feminists" so disdainful of families who decide that one parent will work and the other will care for the children and home?  They are each contributing to the family.  Why is the stay-at-home parent perceived as a freeloader?  He or she is doing the childcare that would definitely otherwise be outsourced and housework/cooking that might otherwise be outsourced.  Why is it offensive that they perceive the working spouse's salary as FAMILY money? [/quote]

I have two girls and am a SAHM.  FOr me, I am lucky that we can afford to have me stay home.  FOr many, staying home is not a choice due to the high cost of living and expenses of raising a family here.  Moms need to go back to work in order to save for the kids' college, retirement and pay the mortgage not to mention swim lesson and travel soccer.  Depending on a lot of things, many of which we can't not predict, my DDs may have to be WOHM or may choose to be.  In any case, I want them to aim high and for a successful career but wonder how I model that.[/quote]

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