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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Let me guess:  You people also have "no respect" for moms who stay home after their children are in school?  And obviously having a job is what "gives life purpose"?  Please! If you feel THIS vocal about the issue, you clearly have some resentment.

In my case, DH owns his own company and loves what he does. He will never stop working.  That is a choice, because we can financially both retire now and be very comfortable.  I do not derive fulfillment from my former lobbying career. I feel fulfilled by volunteering, helping others, running our house and finances, and especially raising our child.  But - my point is that it's not just my child that makes staying at home fulfilling - there are many, many other aspects of this life that I love.  My goal is to become more involved with my charity when my child is in school.  I like being able to make a difference and do what I really enjoy- rather than the daily grind from 9-6 every day.

I know there are people out there that are truly satisfied with and love their jobs - my husband is one, but frankly - I haven't met many women who truly feel this way.

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Maybe you need to expand your circle. [/quote]

I don't think so -I have many friends who are lobbyists, lawyers and who work on the Hill.  A lot of them seem to derive satisfaction from their jobs part of the time, but the daily grind and/or boss/co-workers wear on them.  I'm not saying there aren't women out there who feel satisfied - my mom always has and still does.  I just don't see it often.[/quote]

Really? New poster here, this surprises me. I know a ton of women/moms, myself included, who love their careers and derive a lot of satisfaction from them. I don't work 80 hours a week though, or even close. I went to grad school in the DC area and keep in touch with many women in my program, they all seem to enjoy their jobs. We are not lawyers or lobbyists though. Maybe it IS your circle.[/quote]

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