Previous poster said:
From a recent mumsnet thread. Wonder if their husbands enjoy their long hours in the office as much!
My sil is 44, rich and has NEVER had a job, lucky her! She has no trouble filling her day and has a great life.
Dp earns the money then gives it to me. Why would I feel oppressed?
I haven't worked in 8 years and bloody love it! I got to go shopping without ds today and have a long lunch with a friend. Going to the gym now.
My friend is married to the son of a billionaire and sometimes I have to block her on social media because her life is one long holiday.
I dont work, I was able to be a sahm with my sons, both in 30s now. I lunch, dressmake, walk my dogs for miles, spend time with friends and family etc....
I also volunteer for a small homeless charity, something I am so passionate about, being literally close to home.
I feel totally fulfilled!
My DSis married a very high earner and has never worked a day in her life.
My DH works 80 hours a week for a signficant amount of money, which allows me to be a SAHM and indulge myself, allow me to do all of my volunteering and my hobbies.
I work just a few hours a week in a job I love doing, I don’t have to work for financial reasons. I’ve accidentally ended up with a really high earning DH. I enjoy having lots of time to myself, I have hobbies, an amazing spa membership and an extremely fortunate to have some really good friends whom I’m able to see nearly every week.
My SIL is lucky enough to not have to work due to DB’s income. She has nice things, goes out for lots of lunches.
I'm a SAHM who has teenage children and is fortunate to be married to a high earner so I haven't needed to work since having kids. We do have a lifestyle that most people would find impressive.
I choose not to work. DH works really long shifts and odd hours so can be out of the house either days or nights, with each week being different. When the kids are grown I'll go and get some post-sahm work. Maybe in a shop, factory, cafe or something similar.
The funniest post was Monday morning when she started by posting “it’s going to be a long week, hoping the nanny isn’t late” followed by “anyone know a place I can get nails done, not happy with the place I’ve been going as I think they overcharge and wanting a day to pamper myself a bit.”
I feel lucky that I don't need to work. I am not getting any benefits because dh earns enough.
I'm lucky in that I didn't have to carry on working.
I am lucky enough not to work and stay at home with my son, as DH is a high earner. I feel extremely grateful for this every day, and try very hard not to take it for granted.