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I’ve noticed that when I work I do a lot better. It’s hard for me to stay home with my he kids all the time. I really enjoy my job and the people I work with. It helps bring me out of my funk. Anyone else feel this way?

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yes....it establishes a scene of accomplishment that's different than the one you get with your kids. It gives your life the purpose and meaning you need which many parents choose to completely sacrifice. Some choose to give all of themselves and their time to their children, which is fine for them, but I think others also need to feel they have not lost themselves just because they have children too...

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sam053j in reply tofauxartist

Exactly!

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gogogirl

What kind of work ? Yes, I think being busy does help ( in my case a little)

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EmLee96

I absolutely love my job. I work at a grocery store so I am forced to be social and sometimes it is just what I need.

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sam053j

I work at Starbucks.

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