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Anybody else in this boat?
| Sat, 05-08-2010 - 10:10am |
I have always had at least one job (since I have been remarried) and two before that as a single parent. I was able to at least provide a significant help to our financial lives. That being said, dh and I have decided that it has become more of a burden than a benefit for me to continue to work outside the home.

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I know this is a tough choice for many families. The reality is though sometimes it just does not pay to have the wife work when the kids are really small. The only time I think this is doable and worth it is when the wife has a major career like a doctor(this is just an example) or something that brings in a lot of money and is difficult to get back into with a big gap in the resume. That is my opinion on this matter.
There are lots of things you can do to bring in more cash and spend less while not "working" You are on the right track with the home cooked meals and selling the crafts. Time to clip coupons and sell some things on ebay could help as well. Would it be possible to babysit for a friend that still works?
Good luck in your new decision. Don't feel guilty, feel empowered.
Angel
Wife to Wayne, Mommy to Tyler (15), Nickolas (3) and Noah (1)
I have been married for almost 43 years The first about 5 years I worked in an office This was back in the day when I made like 2.50 an hour but the principals is the same today.
Not working will be a bit of an adjustment, but it will be sooo worth it!
AND --don''t fprget the babysitting.
I wouldn't feel guilty about telling your child that he can't do something unless he can pay for it.
Having been very lucky raising only one son, I was never in this boat.
Norma
"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus
I agree with everything that Norma said!
I have also just bought this book "The Tightwad Gazzete" and there are a lot of good ideas that makes being cheap more fun and game like.
Congrats on your new life I am envious!
Liz
student loan paid off 2010
Bathroom remodel loan paid off 2013
Pending Car loan to be paid by the end of 2014!!!!!
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