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To: ruiner
Congrats...she will not regret it. I left full time employment when my kids were born, and though we've dug a bit of a hole for ourselves financially, I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. We have a great relationship with our teens because we took the time to develop it over the years.

My suggestion to your wife - keep a few of the suits, find something you're passionate about and get involved part-time. Direct sales is a tremendous outlet for career women. You can set your own hours and goals-make a little money or a lot, and the professional training can't be beat!

Having been a full time and part time stay at home mom, I learned that I was a much better mom if I had a little outside occupation as long as I had say over my schedule. Of course, that involved having a supportive spouse who appreciated his "alone" time with the kids. It truly is the best of both worlds.

38 posted on 01/24/2010 8:31:27 PM PST by Mygirlsmom (Episode 2010: A NEW HOPE)
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To: Mygirlsmom

“Having been a full time and part time stay at home mom, I learned that I was a much better mom if I had a little outside occupation as long as I had say over my schedule. Of course, that involved having a supportive spouse who appreciated his “alone” time with the kids. It truly is the best of both worlds.”

My situation is the same, and I agree it is the best! Friends who try to have it all by working full time while raising a family don’t seem very happy.


51 posted on 01/24/2010 9:15:14 PM PST by Fu-fu2
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