Re: still further off topic --> RE: Work vs marriage

Immediately after our first child was born, my wife was put on 12 hour nights (she was still in the military). I learned about single parenting (a newborn) for 3 months - more than I ever wanted to know. My wife stays at home with both of our children now, and we're all happier. We also end up ahead of where we were financially when we both worked. This is _not_ a chauvinist rant. After taxes, daycare, gas for second vehicle, etc., we were spending more than she made up for with her income. It just wasn't worth it. The kids are happier with Mommy around, and my wife is less stressed out, which makes "home life" much nicer.

Scott Shafer
San Antonio, TX

• Original Message ----- From: <rsands_at_lendleaserei.com> To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 5:56 PM Subject: RE: still further off topic --> RE: Work vs marriage

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> I may regret this, but here goes ...
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> Interesting thread, but it's been primarily from the male
> perspective. How many female DBA's feel they have been
> able to succeed in this field while balancing marriage,
> children and a home? How many of the men are married to
> someone with a job with responsibilities/hours comparable
> to that of a DBA?
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> Just curious ...
Received on Thu Jun 01 2000 - 17:23:41 CDT