2 bits of advice concerning MBA SAHMS:
If you have one in your class, never say, "oh, you have the hardest job of all" or anything close to that. Any class starts with introductions, who you are, where you work, your goals, etc. These are painful for SAHMs who usually respond with, "I am a full time student." When intros go into more detail and people find out you have kids they always say, "well, you have the hardest job of all of us!"
As well intentioned as it may be, it sounds condescending. Work sphere and home sphere are 2 different things. We are completely aware that you have both spheres while we only have one. Its a conscious decision that we're fine with.
If you ARE an MBA SAHM, you NEVER NEVER NEVER say anything resembling, "My husband is a xyz and at his work, they do xyz related to topic." I learned this in my very first class. A doctor's wife was lecturing on patient management as it related to our business course. Really embarassed for her. Everyone has had some type of work experience, their own, that they can contribute. Wait for that time. Not your spouse's. And, don't use managing your children as a relatable work experience. You'll get the same blank stares playgroup moms give you when you say the word synergy.
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