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~ (Author) "More women than ever are seeking to leave full-time jobs and return home to become stay-at-home moms, according to several recent surveys..." (more)
Key Phrases: Christian Home Education, Home Education Association, Connie Brezina (more...)
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Parents have only one chance to raise their children. If they squander that chance, most will regret it the rest of their lives. As a financial counselor, my purpose is to help working mothers who want to stay home examine the decisions they must make, prepare for the inevitable changes that will come, and anticipate some of the problems that may result from their decision.' Outside influences are wreaking havoc on family values. Now is the time for mothers to find a way to spend more time with their children. Two-income families outweigh single-income families three to one. Home-based businesses are becoming the trend. Larry Burkett gives insightful, practical counsel on how to survive the cutback from two incomes to one.Larry thoughtfully deals with a wide range of topics. - Preparing to live on one income - Developing and living on a budget - Dealing with the lack of self-esteem - Coping with an unsupportive spouse - Creating income while staying at home - Being willing to make sacrifices - Reentering the workforceWomen who have made the transition from marketplace to home share honest, personal accounts of victories, setbacks, fears, and joys. If you desire to be a stay-at-home mom but fear financial disaster, Women Leaving the Workplace will help guide you in the right direction.

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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers (January 11, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802491650
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802491657
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful, January 28, 2000
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I found this book very disappointing. I bought it expecting to get some practical solutions to the real problems that may occur when a woman, especially the main wage earner, leaves her job. As an example, the chapter on Fears deals with a loss of health insurance. He simply writes "There are no simple answers at this time." Of his four suggestions for this problem, only one seems feasible. One suggestion is actually "Part-time employment" yet the title of this book is Women LEAVING

the Workplace. Another thing I found disappointing was a few of his "inspirational" stories. One woman writes how she wanted to stay home so bad that she quit her job at a time when her husband also had no job ( he was a student at the time). I find this irresponsible not "inspirational." Another woman writes "There isn't a day that he (her husband) isn't in extreme back pain,...." ( from him working so hard to support the family). This is "inspirational? " The women also writes that their kitchen is "overflowing with food from our church." I believe there is a place for charity but I do not see depending on charity so I can stay home with my family as an option for me. That is why I am reading books like this, to try an avoid this! The chapter titled "Are You Wasting Your Education?" caught my attention (I have a Civil Engineering degree), he writes "... an extended education can be very useful after the children have left home." Not really practical in many professions. Also he is saying it is useful AFTER the children have left, what about while the children are at home? I read Larry Burkett's "Financial Guide for Young Couples" and I found this to be a much better book for dealing with at least the financial aspect of living on one income.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Perspective, November 6, 2003
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I read this book while pregnant with my first child and it was helpful. Larry Burkett gives a good perspective on the pros/cons of being a stay-at-home parent. Initially, I wondered why a man would write this book since most stay-at-home parents are women. But once I began reading, I realized that he includes many true family stories as examples. Stories about faith AND practicality make this book authentic. He also includes information about personalities, including a personality test for both Mom and Dad. The budget section is gives a good basis for evaluating finances as well. Overall, a great read for parents/soon-to-be parents who are considering staying at home.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A How-To Guide, January 31, 2000
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A good how-to guide on leaving the workplace to be with your children. The author is a conservative Christian and can get a little annoying with some of his views. Still, he helped me organize my thoughts about how it can be done and still manage financially. There are no miraculous insights for someone who has already thought about the options, and like one of the other reviewers said, some of the stories are extreme. On the whole, though, I found it to be inspiring. Some of the topics he deals with are: living on one income, planning the move, organizing your time, keeping yourself stimulated, homeschooling, and enlisting the support of your husband.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It worked!
A good friend gave this book to me when I announced my pregnancy and my desires to stay at home once the baby was born... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I was inspired
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1.0 out of 5 stars No practical advice for women trying to make it happen
As a "married", Christian, working woman of three children, I went to this book for guidance and real advice on trying to figure out how to stay at home. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for you if you're not Christian
Lots of reference to the Bible - so if you aren't comfortable with that, I don't suggest this book.
Published on December 21, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives one the courage to leave work and stay home!!!
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