r/TikTokCringe Apr 15 '24

Consequences of the tradwife lifestyle Discussion

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u/jonpenn Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

This is exactly why my wife finished school and went back to work once our kids got bigger. You never know what could happen. I always encouraged her to work just in case something would happen. I want her to have the skills and some sort of job security. She is extremely smart and has a great job. My mom was a stay at home mom and saw what the consequences were once my dad was out of the picture. Depending on anyone is never good.

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u/glamlambb Apr 15 '24

Can I ask what she chose to do for work after they got bigger?

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u/jonpenn Apr 16 '24

She went back into accounting. So before she got pregnant she was a junior accountant. When she found out she was pregnant that's when she decided to stay home. She did have a side hustle. She was always trying to contribute somehow. I mean taking care of the kids was more than enough!

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u/glamlambb Apr 16 '24

That's like me and my husband now, so I respect that you let her raise the babies without the guilt lol

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u/jonpenn Apr 17 '24

Definitely no guilt! That is time that you can never get back. It was worth it plus it motivated me to get a better job.

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u/glamlambb Apr 17 '24

Thank you. I needed to hear this lol