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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am now beginning to think about returning to work after almost 10 years-I had no idea that there was so much contempt for me out there[/quote]

No, I don't think there is contempt for SAHMs who want to get back into the workforce after a long period of time.  I just think you will need to articulate pretty clearly what else (other than watching your children) you have been doing during the last 10 years.  Many (most in fact) of the SAHMs I know have done amazing things (along with staying home with their kids).  They have raised money for Children's Hospital and related charities.  They become actively involved in their local community - Junior League, etc.  I know some who write books and get them published.

Now, obviously, a SAHM with very young kids is probably not doing these things.  But presumably the gap for such moms is much shorter.  But a 10+ year gap?  You really need to sell yourself and what you've recently been doing very carefully.  If you rely on what you did prior to quitting your job to SAHM, you aren't going to be very impressive.[/quote]

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