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What jobs would be realistic for someone returning to the workforce after 25+ years as a stay-at-home mom?

Reddit r/careerguidance·u/MelodicNobody9613·5 days ago
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I'm looking for advice on helping my mom reenter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for over 25 years.

My dad recently passed away unexpectedly, and he was the primary breadwinner for our family. I'm now helping my mom explore employment opportunities, ideally something stable that offers health insurance, retirement benefits, and decent pay.

Although she hasn't held a traditional full-time job in over 25 years, she's been consistently involved in volunteer and leadership positions, including:

Girl Scout troop leader

PTA president and classroom parent volunteer

High school tennis team parent coordinator

Alumna advisor for a college sorority

President of a university parent organization

Various other school and community volunteer roles

Through these positions, she's gained experience in event planning, volunteer coordination, community engagement, organizational leadership, and communication.

We're located in Southern California, and I'm trying to understand what realistic employment…

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