I wanted to quit my business to be a stay-at-home mom — but I'm glad my husband said no

Lockefeer worked at McKinsey and Alibaba before starting her own business.

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• While struggling with parenting duties, Babette Lockefeer considered quitting her business.
• Her husband didn't agree with her decision to stop work and be a stay-at-home mom.
• Lockefeer was angry at first but later realized she wouldn't be happy if she wasn't working.

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Babette Lockefeer, 35, from the Netherlands...