Lily left a comment on a recent post suggesting that "working mothers" and "stay-at-home" mothers often wish they were in the opposite category. I know I occasionally fantasize about picking up a briefcase and closing the door behind me each morning, leaving someone else to deal with the mess and the tantrums. I imagine how much more people would respect me, if I had a prestigious job.
I am leaving my family behind in a few minutes, as I am on my way to a two-day conference. My husband took off from work.
What about you? (I guess this question is mainly for mothers, but all input is welcome.) Do you think about what life would be like had you chosen a different work/home balance? Either now, or in the past?
Haveil Havalim, the Jewish and Israeli Blog Carnival, is up over at Frume Sarah. Check it out.
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Do you wish you belonged to the "other" group?
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Labels: career, feminism, motherhood, parenting
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