"I just don't want to work"

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Registered: 09-13-2007
"I just don't want to work"
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Tue, 10-09-2007 - 10:06pm

Hi all... I'm new to the board and I am curious.


I am in my mid twenties, unmarried, no children. I work in an extremely competitive field with many other women my age. Many of us are making six figures and the job is very stressful. We all have a great work ethic, but sometimes when the stress gets really bad, I'll often hear the girls (never the guys) saying things like "Arrgghh... I'm so sick of work. I just want to marry a rich man, have kids, stay home and NOT WORK."....... I was raised by two working parents (two very loving, caring hardworking parents). My mother was very successful in her career, and I feel that when I get married, I will (like my mom) continue to work and raise children at the same time (my mom was definitely "super mom" ---she did it all and was great!)...... My main question: many of the women in my work stay in the position for about 5-7 years and then leave.....the funny thing is...

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:00pm
I love the Swedish way of thought.:)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:02pm
There was absolutely nothing in that community she could afford to either buy or rent?

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Registered: 11-22-2000
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:03pm
I'm right there with you.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:04pm
Huh.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-02-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:05pm
Tell that to my neighbors who pay more than $13,000 a year in taxes for a 2600 square foot house (3 bedroom, 2 bath). YIKES! It just doesn't make sense. Or my other neighbors who pay $7000 property tax per year for a house that probably should be torn down (I am not kidding; it is leaning!). The property tax rate isn't bad, it is just that the properties
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:08pm
Because they were there first.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-06-2004
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:08pm
OMG that is outrageous!

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-02-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:09pm
I agree that SAHM work harder than anyone (that is one of the reasons I WOH because I like to be able to go to the bathroom and have a coffee break once in a while!). I hate the whole bon bon couch illusion. Not even close!
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Registered: 12-06-2004
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:10pm
It is also a little extreme to think a sahm can't go to the bathroom or have a coffee break.


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 12:14pm

I don't see it that way. They bought that house for many different reasons ~


What's so special about real property taxes?

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