Childfree?
Hello GenX ers
Who is childfree ?
As in never have given birth, adopted or via marriage?
Well I am - and wanted to connect with other childfree women.
Deborah Mitchell
Coaching for the mid-career Woman
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03/10/20 at 2:49PM UTC
Hello! I'm 44, also child free. I've got 2 cats, 1 dog. I'm curious, what's your plan for post retirement care if you can't manage? It's something I worry about.
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/10/20 at 12:27AM UTC
Open call: Who wants to be on my podcast? (for real) YOU all have amazing stories to share.
RaeJust a 30 something grad student trying to ADULT
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03/14/20 at 3:53PM UTC
I wouldn't mind! Let me know how it works!
RaeJust a 30 something grad student trying to ADULT
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03/10/20 at 12:17AM UTC
Hey ladies! I am pet, child, and husband free! LOL yes it is hard sometimes to connect to women who don't have all of the above.
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/10/20 at 12:26AM UTC
Hi welcome :) grad student, what are you studying ? If I could be a professional student all my life I would. I say that if I ever won the lottery I would be a student for life.
RaeJust a 30 something grad student trying to ADULT
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03/14/20 at 3:52PM UTC
That sounds awesome! I am a communications major.
JENNIFER NACorporate merchandising professional
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03/09/20 at 9:44PM UTC
Hello, ladies!
Also recent 43-year-old Gen-Xer who's child-free, husband-free, pet-free (not by choice as I LOVE dogs), and loving the freedom!
Also job-free, which I HATE. I've always been a career-centric woman so this is killing me. There are many times when being this free has made me feel out of place, but I do what I can to relate to married women with children, as I am a loving aunt who loves my young adult and teenage niece and nephew.
One thing I have and always try to do is be supportive of working mothers by making their jobs easier without trying to use that to my advantage for promotion opportunities. I've seen this in recent years, and needless to say, it's horrible morale. My mother was a working woman raising three children and excelled in her work, and while I did not make the same choices she did, she's the impetus to the respect and support I try to extend to women who are trying to progress their careers after maternity leave and beyond when balancing so many priorities.
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/10/20 at 12:24AM UTC
YES ! I was raised by a single mother and she is everything to me and lucky she is a healthy 84. I get that and I am amazed with moms that work outside the home and are rock stars when them get home. My kids would have cereal every night if I were a working mom.
SARA JOHNSONEnvironmental and Climate Change Scientist
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03/04/20 at 4:44PM UTC
Childfree, never been married, no regrets! Right now, I'm focused on career and finishing a masters.
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/04/20 at 4:48PM UTC
Sounds fantastic- what are you studying?
SARA JOHNSONEnvironmental and Climate Change Scientist
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03/04/20 at 5:03PM UTC
It's basically Atmospheric Science and Climate Change. I love it, but trying to squeeze it around a full-time job is tough (i.e., student loans). The job I don't love at the moment, but the field is still promising. With the degree, I'm free to move on! One of the perks of being child-free. Thanks for asking. Hope life is treating you very well!
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/10/20 at 12:22AM UTC
student loans F suck , still paying and I am 49 ? and your job sounds amazing ! I am a hurricane geek, living in Florida I am amazed by them. They are beautiful from the views from space and deadly.
Shanna
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03/02/20 at 11:02PM UTC
42 here and no kids (not truly by choice). I am blessed with 4 godchildren and 1 very spoiled cat.
I was in a long-term relationship at one point and he had two children, so I have experience raising teenagers!
I wanted to join in this conversation since I feel "not normal" at times since I don't have kids, so it's great to hear from others who are also child-free!
Raphie Occupational Therapist
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03/04/20 at 4:47PM UTC
Love that a very spoiled cat ?
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Kimberly McIT Engineering Manager, DoD
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02/28/20 at 11:33AM UTC
50 and kid free! I'm a happy aunt to some awesome young adults, and I'm happy with that. I love the freedom I have and my ability to use my income solely as I want to, not as I have to!
SusanA526A true HR pro from my degrees to my experience.
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02/27/20 at 8:26PM UTC
I am child free...married 24 years. Never wanted children.
WendyRMCareer change hopeful.
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02/27/20 at 2:41PM UTC
Hi. I, too, am without children. My husband and I had infertility issues, otherwise we would have kids. I am fur mom to 5 bratty cats. ? Fortunately, in my previous job I had a boss in the same boat. It's also where I met my bestie, who is also sans children due to similar circumstances. It was a struggle dealing with it at first. Then menopause hit and I got to deal with it all over again. I'm finally accepting it. I'm totally behind people who opt out of having kids. It's better to know who you are and what you want.
