8 Things Women Should Consider Before They Give Up Their Career For Marriage

By Ojasvee Last Updated: Oct 26, 2017 | 12:51:24 IST

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Getting married is a big decision. It is not only about living with your partner and have a family, it is much more. Everyone's life transforms after marriage, but for a girl, this transformation is huge. Although it is a fact that taking care of the domestic sector is important and stands at par with looking after the career. It is also a fact that this must be done in partnership.

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The sad part is, women are often asked to give up their career for the sake of marriage and the entire responsibility of the household falls on their shoulder. If you feel like quitting your career for the sake of marriage, then there are many things that you must consider before bidding adieu to your career.

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#1. Independence

Let us talk about the most important thing first. Giving up your career means being financially dependent on someone else. Although that someone else will be your husband, the feeling of being dependent on someone will always be there. Sooner or later, you will feel obliged to start compromising with the things you want, especially the little luxuries that you enjoy now.

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#2. Status quo

Homemakers are absolutely imperative for the well-being of their family, but you can't deny the fact that their work is often considered negligible when compared to that of a man's. You might think that you are doing the right thing, but you must consider it that once you give up your career, the status quo will change.

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#3. Your hard work so far

Being where you are has not been an easy ride. Studying for hours, working overtime and all that scrutiny from your boss! You have been through a lot to be where you are. All that would be nothing if you give up your career for marriage.

#4. Social circle

Once you let go of your career, your social circle is bound to change. Until now, you have been going out with your colleagues. It doesn't matter whether the outings have been parties or formal dinners, you were in the company of people who share the same interests. Meeting new people is great, but sometimes these strangers end up making you feel strange to yourself. You will not be able to keep up with your former social circle after a point of time.

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#5. Dreams

Yes, you are marrying a nice guy and soon you will have a family of your own. For some, this is a dream come true, and for some it is a part of life as their dreams are bigger. If you are amongst those who dream of climbing the ladder, then unfortunately, you will have to give up your dreams. How will you think about promotion when you do not even have a career?

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#6. Professional title

Once you make up your mind of trading your career with marriage, you will automatically have to trade your professional title too. As now you will be more involved in the private sector, what position you held in the public sector will not matter much. So, ask yourself, are you ready to be just a homemaker?

#7. Freedom

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It will definitely come down to it. Accept it or not, this is the truth. Consider the fact that you will be financially dependent on someone else, your social circle is smaller and you have focused most of your attention on taking care of the household stuff. How do you consider that you will be able to enjoy the freedom that you are by far accustomed too? This just will not happen.

#8. Identity crisis

With everything either gone or changed, this will be a huge identity crisis. Some changes are expected when you are getting married, but that coupled with shifting to a new place, and giving up your career will make you a completely different person.

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Giving up your career for the family might suit some, but it is never an easy decision. Family and career can go hand in hand if both the people consider each other as equal partners and help each other out. A woman puts in as many efforts into her career as a man. It is morally unfair to ask her to compromise with her career so that she can get married.

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