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Would you work if you didn't have to?

95 replies

Nanananananagigglebiz · 29/12/2016 20:03

What it says in the title really

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lljkk · 30/12/2016 09:26

Yes I'd work. Be bored stiff without it. Obv. I could be choosier about the work which might be great. My mom "retired" age 38 to then become a FT volunteer for causes she felt passionate about. Then her life fell apart for other reasons, and not being financially independent added to her stress.

Temporaryanonymity · 30/12/2016 09:31

I would never leave myself financially vulnerable. I would never give up work unless I was prevented from working through ill health.

GetAHaircutCarl · 30/12/2016 09:35

Yes.

DH earns silly money and doesn't mind if I work or not. But I love my work.

SausageSoda · 30/12/2016 09:40

It depends. If I won the lottery then no, I wouldn't go back to work. If DP earned enough to support us all, I'm not sure. I hate the thought of being fully financially dependent on someone so I would probably keep my oar in by going part-time.

I'm currently on maternity leave with DC1 who is 5 months and I'm dreading going back to work and leaving her. I'm taking 12 months off so hopefully by the time the year is up I might feel ready for it and not so traumatised Smile

badg3r · 30/12/2016 09:41

Yes I couldn't imagine not working, I really enjoy my job and it's a huge part of my identity.

badg3r · 30/12/2016 09:42

It would be nice to only work four days a week though!

Sallycinnamum · 30/12/2016 09:47

Working is second nature to me and I detested being a SAHM to the point it affected my mental health.

That said, if I won the lottery and didn't need to work I'd volunteer.

I've read too many threads on here that's put the fear of God into me as to relying on one income. I'd never put myself in that vulnerable a position.

Only1scoop · 30/12/2016 09:54

Yes, part time and loving my job helps though, couldn't stand being a sahm

BretonTop · 30/12/2016 22:40

SAHM here, gave up work 3yrs ago when dc2 arrived, as we can afford it and it's the right thing for us and our family.

I've worked since I was 14, always had at least one job on the go. Guess I fall into that category of "leaving myself vulnerable" as rely solely on dh. It's taken me all this time to get used to it, and I do miss work massively (not my last job, that was Shite).

However, I've been reminded by various friends that you can't go back in time, and as we're having no more children, I'm trying to make the most of my time out of paid employment and enjoy the kids whilst they're young. I've never had a career as such, just jobs, and I'll go back (p/t) when youngest starts school.

I always think being a SAHM is like any other "job" ; you have good days/weeks and bad. I volunteer at a couple of different places which helps keep me sane. I guess if we ever won the lottery I'd do that (and spend more time at the gym/hire a chef/holiday more etc).

mumznet · 31/12/2016 07:15

No
Job only pays bills
Hate work 😬

MuggleWuggle · 31/12/2016 07:18

I would but I would probably look to change to a slightly less pressured role & go part time rather than full time.

OliviaStabler · 31/12/2016 07:20

No way. I'd spend my time doing charity work instead.

PinxTheTinxMinx · 31/12/2016 07:23

Yes, but I only work 3 days, I do however do more than my full time colleague in this time Hmm

I'd really hate to go back full time but I would if I had to, but I've told DH that would mean getting a cleaner and him being responsible for childcare. He says he's happy with the status quo.

I would quite like to earn the full time wage though but my sanity is the payoff.

Silvertap · 31/12/2016 07:23

Yes, I wouldn't want to give up my financial independence. We can afford for me not to work but I think it gives me future achoices, sets a good example for my children and helps my sanity.

However, caveat to that is that I love my job so much I'd do it even if I won the lotter

feelingdizzy · 31/12/2016 07:26

Im a single parent,would have to be a lottery win,I would never rely on someone else financially .
I would work less,and also employ a housekeeper. I wouldn't give up work,I enjoy it,am good at it and is ( perhaps too much) part of my identity.

mumznet · 31/12/2016 15:35

well only way this would happen either if you have inherited great welath from your ancestors or you marry a rich man. can't think of any other reason why someone would not have to work. maybe in heaven!!

mumznet · 31/12/2016 15:36

part time work is a blessing.....my full time colleagues look miserable hehe

aliceinwanderland · 06/01/2017 21:01

No. My current job is the most fulfilling I've had but I am still fed up at going back after Christmas. I also have health issues now which makes it worse. I have lots of hobbies I would do instead.

Middleoftheroad · 06/01/2017 21:04

Yes - I love working and my job. I also like tge example it sets my DCS. My parents are still working in their 70s and my FIL is nearly 80.

PunkrockerGirl · 06/01/2017 21:05

I'd like to cut down my hours (nurse, so ridiculously stressful and rubbish pay) but I have to work.

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