Ladies Choosing Jobs Before Bobs

shoshika

It's hard to ignore the statistic of high divorce rate.
if love doesn't last, at least you'll have your career, right? It's easier to find stability in a job than in a mate. people are changing constantly and if you and your mate don't grow in the same direction, it's likely you'll call it quits.
But, perhaps some have mothers who were stay at home moms that were dependent on their husbands. And perhaps, they realized that they might have missed out on some of the things they wanted to do in life(not that it's too late). Seeing this example may motivate some to not want to be dependent on anyone.

And if neither of these are the case,
we still live in a society where we crave success and financial independence.

I heard a saying once, which I still like, "Build your castle first and then find your prince (or princess)," which is what these women seem to be doing.

that makes sense, most guys my age in their twenties seem unmotivated while most girls i know, including myself, seem more motivated to be independent and earn a good living.

Makes sense to me. As populations get more dense and advanced people stop looking for mates first and think about their long term career/personal goals. If you have a secure future first then you can always get a mate later after you are sure of who you are and what you want. More women can be independent longer and often environment plays into that. School and work are highly competitive, especially for women still trying to break down barriers in certain fields. Who has time to work on a guy while they are landing the perfect job after grad school? Not everyone is that worried about finding a mate later and having some fun being independent in the mean time. But I do have to say that building a relationship earlier with someone is mutually beneficial in a lot of long term ways: health, education, financial support and some level of refreshing stability.

Thank goodness! Maybe there's hope for my wife getting off her arse and actually helping bring home the bacon instead of just eating it!

I totally agree with this. My job is a priority because I'm building for my future.

I know that if my significant other was a high earner, I would be a stay at home dad. I don't really know why staying at home went out of vogue when women broke into the corporate world. Smarter kids, healthier kids, and a meal ticket in retirement.

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