"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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Avatar for mom34101
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 6:32pm

You know what the taxes are when you move in, and you should

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Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 6:35pm

That is fine for arms-length transactions on the open sales market.

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Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 6:41pm

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Don't most people assume property taxes and utilities and

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Registered: 07-17-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:01pm
I don't think sacrifice is the right word here.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:03pm
I'm not sure I understand your point.
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Registered: 07-17-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:07pm

"I feed my family of 4 on about $60/wk because I subscribe to a list that tells you what groceries to buy at a great price using coupons."


I find this incredible hard to believe.

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Registered: 07-17-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:13pm

GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Although, I feel sorry for our children.

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Registered: 08-08-2006
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:15pm

Why the heck would you assume that? Why would property taxes increase at 3 times the rate of inflation every year? Poor city or town management is the only reason that comes to mind and an electorate that does not demand accountability in the budgetary process.

I'd lead a property tax revolt if my town increased my taxes by 10% every year.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:23pm

I dont know, the word *sacrifice* always sounds a little martyrish to me when used in the context of woh/sah. Not everyone sees sacrifice as a desirous way of life.


Oh and I was a ft sah for 2 years, so please dont start in about how this board is against sahs. This board tends to react to overly skewed viewpoints on either side of the fence.


Dj

"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~

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Registered: 08-18-2007
Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:36pm

It's not unusual for banks that escrow for taxes

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