Women working so men can stop working: New trend? Your feelings?

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violakat

violakat

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About ten years ago, I met a woman who was working her cosmetic business so that her husband would not have to work. And most recently, someone I followed on YouTube announce that her business is going so well that her husband was able to retire. Now I think in the second one, while he is retiring from his job, he will still be working as an equal partner in her business, so not completely not working, but just from home.

Anyway, is this a trend that's been going on, just starting, or do other people see it? Also, what is your thought on women working so that men do not have to work? (This does not include men who have health situations that make it difficult to impossible to work.)
 
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I think every situation is different. For me personally the amount of money has nothing to do with it. I think men need to do something whether it is starting a small business at home so he could be with his family or anything to that degree. I feel that the family second to God, needs to be the top priority and so I understand when someone doesn't want to work 50-60 hour weeks because their priorities are the family. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as they are willing to do anything for them. My dad would work between 40-45 hours a week and would always make time for his family so I have seen it done. If something was going on he would be there in a heartbeat. Every situation is different. Good thread because it still makes me stop and think about this for a while.
 
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I don't mind having a house **edited** HAHAHHAHAHA
 
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Most women are completely disconnected from men's issues. Men have been hit from all sides with respect to the labor market. First, enormous numbers of jobs that favor the skills of men in the manufacturing and industrial sectors were offshored overseas after NAFTA. Secondly, foreign companies were allowed to compete not just offshore but domestically right here in the U.S. with domiciled U.S. companies. Thirdly, foreign workers were insourced by the millions displacing men from the labor market. Fourthly, illegal immigration took much of the "low hanging fruit" (e.g. low paying menial work). Fifthly, the economy transitioned into a service economy that favors the types of social and networking skills women have high aptitudes in with about three-quarters of all jobs now in that service sector, sixthly men were let go at a 3 to 1 ratio in the Great Recession and hired back in far less numbers afterwards, etc... etc... etc...
 
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violakat said:
About ten years ago, I met a woman who was working her cosmetic business so that her husband would not have to work. And most recently, someone I followed on YouTube announce that her business is going so well that her husband was able to retire. Now I think in the second one, while he is retiring from his job, he will still be working as an equal partner in her business, so not completely not working, but just from home.

Anyway, is this a trend that's been going on, just starting, or do other people see it? Also, what is your thought on women working so that men do not have to work? (This does not include men who have health situations that make it difficult to impossible to work.)
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Thats perfectly normal . If the husband or wife brings home the bacon does not matter
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JesusLives

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A family is a team - husband and wife to keep the team running does it really matter who does the working? For better or worse is part of the vows we pledged to one another so does it really matter? As long as there is love, roof over your head, food in the frig and respect for each other it's all good. Maybe God is trying to teach some lessons that can be learned in this situation for both parties male and female. A good way to learn to rely on each other and God....who after all is our real support.
 
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Leeze

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I think as long as what they are doing is helping each other and they are both pulling their weight i do not think it matters. Me and my husband help each other 50/50 i would do anything for him and him the same for me but then i am very fortunate to have married my best friend x
 
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psychomom

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personally, i feel work (some kind...any kind...) is a gift.

everyone should do some, but you don't necessarily have to be paid for it. :)
 
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I think if there are children involved and the woman can make more at her job than her husband, it's a good thing for him to stay home with the children.
Otherwise, daycare can cost a small fortune of a lesser net paycheck when both spouses work and the husband nets less.

If they're married without kids I can't imagine a reason for a one paycheck income family when a man is perfectly able to work.
 
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violakat said:
About ten years ago, I met a woman who was working her cosmetic business so that her husband would not have to work. And most recently, someone I followed on YouTube announce that her business is going so well that her husband was able to retire. Now I think in the second one, while he is retiring from his job, he will still be working as an equal partner in her business, so not completely not working, but just from home.

Anyway, is this a trend that's been going on, just starting, or do other people see it? Also, what is your thought on women working so that men do not have to work? (This does not include men who have health situations that make it difficult to impossible to work.)
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1. From a humorous point of view... I don't think encountering this twice over ten years constitutes a trend.

2. Now, from a more serious point of view... errrr... I guess I don't think encountering this twice over ten years constitutes a trend.

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But hey, I am wrong a lot.
 
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My son is a Chartered Accountant and his wife is a doctor. He makes a good deal of money, running a multi-million dollar company, but she makes a lot more.

My son says her career is the top priority because of her earning potential. He is a great father and husband, and helps her in any way possible. She is a loving mother and a good wife, and is brilliant at her job.

We are helping them right now, as she pursues some courses to supplement her career. I guess that is the usefulness of grandparents.

Of all the women I grew up with in the 60's, every single one has a good career, and they work hard. They were also good moms and wives! Some make more money than their husbands, and some the same or less. But they work on a shared basis for household chores, and child raising.

I will say that one of my son's friends is a stay-at-home dad. My son considers him to be "lazy." His wife is also a doctor and makes lots of money, so rather than pay day-care, he stays home with the kids. But, apparently, he seems to be a bit lazy at his "job." I wonder if stay-at-home men really realize how hard and demanding being a mom is??

I guess they will find out once they are home for a while!
 
violakat

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maxwel said:
1. From a humorous point of view... I don't think encountering this twice over ten years constitutes a trend.

2. Now, from a more serious point of view... errrr... I guess I don't think encountering this twice over ten years constitutes a trend.

: )

But hey, I am wrong a lot.
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Hence the reason I asked if this has been going on all along, or if this is something that;s becoming the new thing, or no trend is occuring. :p Party pooper.
 
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I'm "all in" :cool:
 
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mystikmind

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It would not bother me in the least, but so long as you maintain purpose in life, that is the main thing.
 
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NewWine

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If it works for them, then great. But I think to answer your question, I first need to have "work" defined. If it means doing something for a wage, then it's up to that couple to decide who does what.....if it means to labor, then anyone staying home, caring for the house, yard, kids, errands, and so on, well lemme tell you from experience....that IS WORK!
Personally I feel our culture is so caught up in what's "right or wrong", "black and white" with no greys then we miss a larger picture of peace and love. As long as our first focus is on God and let the rest fall into place, we're all okay. But that's just me, and I have been told I am unique in my thinking often....Peace!!
 
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sassylady

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Thanks women's movement. I believe it is best when the wife stays home to take care of the children and home. I could not respect a man who did not work when he was capable
 
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