In truth, I’m under 40.
I worked for my husband, the business did very well and then we had children and I became a full-time mum.
Then they all started school full-time and I was essentially retired.
I could have pick up some hours working for my husband but I don’t need to and it’s boring.
If I do take a paid position I’d actually be worse off unless I did so many hours that I’d miss out on the little that I do get to see my children.
I’ve done some courses and qualified for various professions that I could do in a voluntary role but again I have the conflict within myself that I could be putting that time into being the perfect housewife.
Oh I find everything boring.
No freedom but lots of time.
I see other mums quite happily spending this time on working on looking beautiful at the gym and spa... Pfft.
Is there anyone in this terribly privileged quagmire?