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08/14/2013
There Are Ways to Stay at Home Even though my mom encouraged us to have careers, I always knew my foremost goal was to be a mom and I met my future husband early in college. More >>

Tags: BudgetCareersCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCourageEducationFeminismJobMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnantSocial IssuesTeaching
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07/22/2013
Chose the Right Job, Married the Right Man I felt prompted to write to you after hearing a teenager asked your advice about choosing a career that would 'balance' family life. I, like that girl, considered becoming a physician... More >>

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05/24/2013
The Progressive Feminist I have come to the following conclusions based on THE many calls you receive. Feminists will hate it, but the truth often hurts. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBudgetCareerschildrenDisrespectFeministJobMarriageParentingResponse To A CallSocial IssuesValues
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02/22/2013
Professional Mommy As a traveling salesperson, I spent many hours listening to you on the radio as well as through your podcast. When I renewed my membership, you sent me a DVD of "In Praise of Stay at Home Moms". More >>

Tags: BudgetCareersCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFeministIn Praise of Stay at Home MomsIn Praise of Stay-at-Home MomsJobMarriageParentingRead On-AirSAHM stay-at-home momSocial Issues
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11/15/2012
A First Job Gives Invaluable Life Experience ...At 15, I was a year too young to get hired at most jobs, but I was desperate to have a job and prove myself. I wanted to be a veterinarian at the time and a new vet was opening up at the shopping center... More >>

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08/18/2011
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...A few months ago, I made a pretty radical career move.

I turned down an offer to nearly double my old salary. Instead, I opted for a job with no salary at all. A job with no benefits, no vacation days and terrible hours...

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07/20/2011
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I have never written a letter to anyone like this. I can't stop thinking that I just need to let you know how I feel about two of your books: The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands, and In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms.

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