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Well, bully for Katie

271 replies

Lucyinthepie · 03/05/2011 08:35

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1382889/Royal-Wedding-2011-Kate-Middleton-says-shell-housewife-now.html
Anyone else think that she should be doing the work that is associated with her new life of luxury? Justify the expense to the taxpayer and get out and fulfil the usual royal diary of visits.

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piratecat · 03/05/2011 11:45

i really couldn't give a toss.

she must have alot of laundry to catch up on from last week.

GwendolineMaryLacey · 03/05/2011 11:48

Who cares?! Her going out to work in the local Sainsburys is not going to make me and you richer so who gives a toss. Plenty of women on MN are in the fortunate position of not having to work and, gasp, some of them have teenagers or children who have left home altogether. Shall we call them in to justify their existence?

It's so envious all this. Besides, if she's staying at home then the security bill you're whinging about will be smaller, won't it?

Georgimama · 03/05/2011 11:50

Even better, wannabe, on Wills' salary they'd be on tax credits once they've had a sprog or two.

expatinscotland · 03/05/2011 11:50

No, I couldn't care less what she does. It's her business.

Bonsoir · 03/05/2011 11:54

Some posters' definitions of "work" are so narrow it belies belief. On this thread and others. Apparently it isn't work unless you work for a salary and are not related to your employers and you have a written job description and hosts of performance related checks and balances...

Al0uiseG · 03/05/2011 11:54

I gave up work a week before I got married so I could make babies, decorate my house and have a generally lovely time. Dh and I look back on that period very fondly. Why shouldn't she play house for a while, stop demonising her choices. Choice is the very thing that we want in life and she has it for a while. 

ThePrincessRoyalFiggyrolls · 03/05/2011 11:54

Look at this bunfight ladies! They only got married 4 days ago, they haven't had their honeymoon, he is back at work and you are taking what is written in the dm as gospel truth for what she has said.

As they haven't given any interviews as yet I would have thought this is a quote from a quote from a quote. So bollocks basically

Bonsoir · 03/05/2011 11:56

I gave up work to get pregnant. Since I hadn't had a period for four years (due to work related stress) it was necessary. And I know many women who have been through the same.

ThePrincessRoyalFiggyrolls · 03/05/2011 11:57

Bonsoir, thats me buggered then, I obviously don't work and must therefore live on handouts from the state. And dh too.

(disclaimer - I do work for a relative and my job description is fluid - tbh its one hellava lot more difficult than working for someone that you have no connection to and I would therefore say good on her for doing it!)

carminaburana · 03/05/2011 12:04

Agree Bonsoir - A woman isn't a real woman unless she's out there competing with other men - it doesn't matter that she hardly sees her kids or that her dh has to cook his own dinner - she's 'working' - that's all that matters.

Escallonia · 03/05/2011 12:17

erm ... in an economy that's short on jobs, why would anyone want Kate to have a "normal" job too? When someone else with less money and rather more desperate for employment might just like, and need, that job?

Is it appropriate that she keeps working for her parents' firm? Maybe though protocol probably says that the Duchess of Cambridge doesn't work in this way. Perhaps if her parents need someone they could also employ a person, and pay them a wage.

Of course she should start on Royal engagments, but give her a chance. William's doing his job for a couple of years yet and fitting in the royal stuff in between, they're off to Canada on a royal tour soon too aren't they. Sheesh. She's got a steep learning curve, why not let her start gently?

scaryteacher · 03/05/2011 12:40

I imagine that he will be paying 40% tax on his earnings from salary combined with the interest on the money left by his Mum and presumably great granny as well.

Her parents didn't send her to state school so there's savings enough to give her a couple of years out of the limelight.

I am a SAHM who was state educated and my dh pays 40% tax, and my child is 15. So shoot me.

valiumbandwitch · 03/05/2011 12:42

I couldn't believe it when I read this morning that she's known for being workshy. The weddingmania didn't last long! She can't win. Her parents can't win. If she'd married some 'nobody' she could put her feet up in peace! spend her money without being judged. I hope William is worth it.

seb1 · 03/05/2011 12:49

Her life, her business - my life, my business - your life, your business. In the words of a famous meerkat - seemples !!!

StatelyPoshBeartrothal · 03/05/2011 12:50

I don't actually mind what she chooses but would love to know, what will she do all day?

"I thought the whole point of getting married was because you want to spend all your time with that person? ( at least in the early stages )"
But he's not going to be around, is he? Thought he worked full time?

seb1 · 03/05/2011 12:54

If she has any sense keep well clear of mumsnet Grin. Or she could troll all day to keep us on our toes Grin

MarioandLuigi · 03/05/2011 12:56

What job do you actually expect her to do? - Work in her local Tesco? Dinner Lady?

Why cant she get married and be a housewife? Who is she hurting?

carminaburana · 03/05/2011 12:58

I'm sure KM is already here - Posting under the name of Scottishmummy ( wasn't she at uni in Scotland ? - all fits in )

5GoMadOnAZ650 · 03/05/2011 12:59

I don't see why being a housewife isn't a valid choice anymore, her husband earns enough to keep her and they have obviously decided as a couple so I can't really understand the furore?

weblette · 03/05/2011 13:00

Agree completely with what Longtalljosie wrote earlier.

nokissymum · 03/05/2011 13:02

The whole point of this thread seems to be born out of a grudge towards someone the OP barely knows, plain inborn resentment at her seemingly good fortune.

What is the issue here really? do you have some burning task for her ? if so please by all means write a letter to the palace and let them know.

seb1 · 03/05/2011 13:02

The furore is because women's worse enemies when it comes to your choices are other women and their opinions.

MarshaBrady · 03/05/2011 13:06

One of the best years I've had was while pregnant with second and ds in pre-school. Free time. Was a luxury.

I don't think KM owes it to anyone to take a job. Here's hoping she does swan around and enjoy it.

oh and agree with LTJ.

carminaburana · 03/05/2011 13:13

Yes - the best years of my life ( so far ) were when I was at home full time with my dc, especially when they were babies/toddlers - I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

QuickLookBusy · 03/05/2011 13:16

Is she expected to get a job? Well the security implications would be a nightmare, and probably cost a fortune. Also there would be constant press intrusion-pictures of her going to work, coming back from work, press pretending to be customers and getting exclusives. Her life would be a nightmare.
The only reason William and Harry have a job and privacy is because they are in the armed forces.

She doesn't need the money, so she should do whatever suits her.