How did it feel returning to work for those that were a SAHM for an extended/long period of time?

i’ve been a SAHM for a year and a half now and was just looking on indeed out of curiosity what’s out there. however, if i were to return to work i wouldn’t want to put our child into day care so it would have to be evenings and weekends which i feel is limiting. returning to work isn’t a must, nor does my partner even want that for me just some extra cash sounds a little nice haha. i was wondering if anyone is in my position or was or has been? and what you did for work for fun? idk as i was looking i started to almost feel like incapable and all a sudden just couldn’t imagine what i would even say in an interview, which isn’t like me. i for some reason i feel unqualified to even put myself back out there like that in a weird way. how was your experience?

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I was a SAHM for 21 years. I had to get a job because we could no longer afford life without me working full time. I wish I didn’t have to work. Even though I love my job.

I stayed full time with my baby until he turned 15 months. I felt like I forgot everything so I was quite nervous but it came back in less than 24 hours 😁. We are much more capable than what we think 🙂👌🏼

Not me, I love my career. But my mum sacrificed hers to do waitressing and bar work. With a bit of hotel cleaning stuff in between. Worked well while my parents were together and it was great for us growing up as she was always there. Terrible once they divorced of course so I really hope you guys have got your finances I a good place where you're supported even if something bad happened.

I'm actually in the same boat where I have to get a job so we can stay living where we are and not end up homeless and the anxiety I'm encountering is insane. We don't have a functioning vehicle ATM so it's gonna be even longer days for me and my babies but my mental health is struggling hard. I've been a stay at home mom for 3 years almost 3 and a half and have 2 kids now

So i stopped working when i got pregnant because i had hg. Anyway, it’s been 3 years! After giving birth i applied to weekend jobs and remote jobs for side money, but couldn’t get anything i think cause of the resume gap because ive never had a problem before so I couldn’t imagine if i ever went back to work now. I plan to get some certifications before i go back to work whenever that is.

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