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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks all. It’s good to get reminded of the benefits of working aside from the obvious reason. Perhaps it’s because I don’t have a job I love and similar to the earlier poster who wants to quit,  having a job truly limits the flexibility. We don’t have family nearby and anytime someone is sick or if the school closes, we have to take time off.

I would add that if I stay at home, I would still send the kids to school at least part time. I don’t know how ppl can stay at home with their kids full time but I know I will go crazy. If I’m not working, I would love to be exercising more, go to yoga classes regularly, cook healthier meals, etc. alas, we can’t affors me to quit my job AND send the kids to part time preschool. [/quote]

If you don't need to work for financial reasons, you have the flexibility to try to find work that is a better fit. You can afford to switch careers and take a lower paying job and see if you like the work more and build a new career. Or stay in your current career and try a different employer. Cultures can very so significantly from one place to the next. You can search for a job with better flexibility. Or you can afford to pay someone to come and watch your kid when they're sick. Quitting your job isn't the only answer to the problems you have with your work. [/quote]

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