So much ambivalance

I work from home doing consulting, so I guess my story is a little different. And my husband has pretty extreme job security. And, we saved big time for several years before having a kid so could live off our savings for over a year if we had to…yeah, unique in this economy, I suppose, but at the same time, nothing a little planning couldn’t provide many people. I think it’s a little over-stated the myth of how far back you’ll be staying home for a few years…if you can work part time from home, or you can read up/study/keep in the loop in your profession (which you should) maybe do some pro bono or volunteer work that relates to your field, you will be alright. No, you haven’t been on the climb those years you’re out, but you still have a foot in the game. Of course, there are myriad different situations people have and I’m in no position to justify or give advice to all of them, I just think that in this day and age too many people *assume* they have to do the childcare thing when, if they thought things through, they really may not have to. Also, I’m not one to hedge bets on my marriage failing (another big argument the feminists have). In my life, I “go all in”. I go all in to my marriage, I go all in with my kid. I don’t hedge my bets.

So I was thinking about my last post and rereading and realize that maybe I am a big a-hole. It does sound like I live a pretty charmed and easy life. So I am going to just shut up. Maybe other people don’t have it so easy (much of which I think they may bring upon themselves…but I don’t know and I should not judge). So, OK, work if you want, formula feed, whatever, sleep train. It’s not for me, but I’m not you…