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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went out with some very rich women recently. The ones with the real money looked at the working professionals like they were so middle class. I know some women think they are changing the world but most jobs are unimpressive and no one cares if you work or not. Of course there are women who do amazing work and making a real difference but most aren’t. The flexible jobs that allow you to be there for your kids are normally nothing special. Perhaps working from home being a lawyer or fed sounds awesome to some women but I wouldn’t want to be stuck checking in daily. That won’t work for our family.[/quote]

Sure, but what they don’t get is the working professionals look down on them in reverse. There is mutual derision going on, as well as mutual pity. And probably, deep down for both groups and for a subset, mutual envy. [/quote]

I truly don’t think women can have it all. I don’t work now. I was a working mom before and will likely go back to work soon. I don’t envy working women now. However, I did envy the moms who were home with their babies, toddlers and little kids when I was working. I wanted to take my kid to music class and to the park. I hated being stuck in the office. I was very good at my job and made a high six figure income. DH earned high six figures when I took a break. Now he earns seven figures and we had another baby. I am in no rush to go back to work. I have sincerely enjoyed and taken advantage of my time with my baby. I feel bad that I wasn’t able to do so with my other two children.[/quote]

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