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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a first time mom at 43 (!) with one and only DD. I'll be 62 by the time she goes to college. I've had a 20-year career, and am most recently C-level at a large company. I feel like I've achieved the highest point of my career, and I could be doing the same thing for 20 years before retiring. Or start my own company, which would have its own trajectory. Obviously I've wanted DD for a long time, and love spending time with her. When she gets older, I could go back to work PT, or freelance, or volunteer. Has anyone go from SAHM to retirement and any tips?[/quote]

Haven’t read any other replies. But, are you me?? Except I did it! Couldn’t be happier.[/quote]

I am the same age with kids under 8. We tried hard to have these children and my journey has be difficult.. that is another thread.    I would quit in a heartbeat if my husband was supportive.  My drive to move up the ladder is not there anymore. I am constantly stress from juggling the demand of my family and job.   I regret not being able to attend school events like all these other PTA moms.  My oldest told her friends that mommy works all the time and that is why she is never at school events. I am constantly plagued with regret and resentment.  I worked 20 years and have contibuted financially to the family and we are at the point we could consider early retirement if we maintain our current lifestyle.  Personally if you have a supportive spouse, don't need the money then quit.  You can get a job again even if it's at a lower pay but you won't get the time back you missed from your child being young.   I[/quote]

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