Re: Stay at home moms (re)entering the workforce
There is nothing more understandable I think than the simple explanation of "I wanted to be home with my children until they reached school age." That accounts for the gap in work history no matter what country or culture you work in.
For the rest of it, so much depends upon the type of background and career. I used to be trading floor design and support. Thats a job which requires dedication 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Completely out of the question now - I dont want to nor do I need to have a high-powered, high earning career, I'd just like to supplement the household income. So I would need to lower my sights, seek employment perhaps as simply support. Or seek something outside of that particular area. Realistically, I dont expect to earn anywhere near what I used to make - simply because I would not want to dedicate myself so completely to the job.
My youngest enters kindergarten in sept and he has 2 days a week that are only half-days. So while I'd love to find some sort of work, it would also have to be something that jives with my son's schedule - otherwise we keep to the current budget and I spend more time at the school volunteering my time and wait till I find the right opportunity - one that is flexible enough and understanding enough when I tell them that my family comes first.