Glamour Article

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Glamour Article
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Misty - Due 4/2/09

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Registered: 11-13-2003
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 2:47am

ummm, ya, know I remember why I don't buy Glamour lol. This part got me...


"I think it’s time to tell women, especially young ones, the truth: The feminine mistake—building a grown-up life around the notion that someone will take care of you—is an outdated idea that could jeopardize your future. Wouldn’t you rather protect yourself against adversity and enjoy the rewards of work, money and success in addition to family life? Why should you settle for less?"


I don't have someone taking care of me...I have

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In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 9:48am

I didn't even want to finish that article. Are we settling? I don't think I'm settling. I agree with Lesley. We have partners, not sugar-daddies. We do equal amounts of work it is just not financially compensated. And, hopefully, our husbands have or will have life insurance in the event that something happens. Those women who's husband's left them for younger women either were doing something wrong (taking advantage of the SAH situation) or just married really crappy guys. Sorry. I'm not saying it could never happen to me because you never know what could happen in the future but to pretty much degrade us for wanting to be home with our childen is offensive and I'm sure Glamour is going to get some letters to the editor about it. I might even write one myself.

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In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 9:56am
That is a terrible article. My dh and I made the decision for me to stay at home together which I will assume everyone else's did too. I too Lesley have kept in touch with my old job and can return when I want. The have told me they will build me a position whenever I'm ready to go back. I told them I won't come back until I have my master's and can take over. I think letters to the editor are greatly in order!!!
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In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 10:23am

I must confess to you that I didn't even read the whole article. I must say that I too got a bit aggravated. It doesn't matter what people get paid, I think that staying at home is PRICELESS! I will NEVER be able to have the memories that I have of my son again. I have seen everything that my son has done since he was born. I will remain a SAHM until we have another baby and that baby is in school.

I amnew to this board. Today was my first visit. I think that I will be a frequent visitor though.

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Registered: 02-21-2007
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 12:10pm
Do you disagree with the article because you think it's not true that it's hard to re-enter the workforce or because you think you would never get a divorce? I don't think anyone here can say they can definitely return to work whenever they want. Of course people's bosses say that when the woman isn't actually looking to come back; it's just a nice thing to say. Different story when you call and say "Hi, I'm ready to return to work." And over half of marriages do end in divorce, that's just a fact. In 5 years, I bet at least a third of the women on this board will be divorced. And then, how will they pay the bills? It's not a moral judgment on SAHM or WOHM; it's just common sense to have money saved and a plan in place if one decides to leave their husband (or vice versa) tomorrow. Without such a plan, we can dislike the article and boycott Glamour as much as we like, all while keeping our fingers crossed that our marriages don't end. I daresay many women in unhappy marriages just decide to stay (if they can) to avoid the financial repercussions.
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Registered: 03-17-2005
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 1:37pm

I'm confused as to why you don't post regularily and only seem to post to try to upset women on this board.


As for me, I could care less what an article says as its entirely the author's opinion.

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Registered: 07-10-2004
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 1:44pm
Sorry, I know this is a hot topic. I just thought that it was really one sided and that young girls should be shown both sides of staying home and going back to work. I really wish I would have stayed home with my daughter and now it is too late. I don't think I will ever regret leaving a job as much as staying home with my daughter. Everyone has their own decision based on what their family needs though. I just think that both sides should be shown.

Misty - Due 4/2/09

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker

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Registered: 03-17-2005
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 1:54pm

Misty, I don't think this is a hot topic for this board.

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Registered: 02-21-2007
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 2:06pm
I'm so sorry you're confused. I certainly didn't intend to upset anyone, but I think there's one general viewpoint on this board, and anyone who disagrees or offers a devil's advocate position is pegged as a troublemaker, which is the last thing I want. I don't post regularly because I personally find it boring to exchange recipes and journal every detail of my day, but I do like to chime in if there's an interesting topic. If that's a problem for anyone, I'm really sorry. Have a nice weekend!
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Registered: 03-17-2005
In reply to: misty0705
Fri, 03-23-2007 - 2:09pm
I think that you should definitely post more on regular topics so we can get to know you!

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