I imagine many stay-at-home Moms think about this. Would it be better to be outside the home or not? And by "better" I don't necessarily mean more satisfying or bringing in an income. I mean... should I? Being at home is hard - there's so much to do and I am well aware of the fact that there's still going to be so much to do if I go back to work... but will it be easier??
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I did a cost analysis. For me to go back to work and have care for all of my children, it will cost me around $2000. Does that seem insane? Yes. Yes it does. That's just what it costs. Hahahahaha - can't wait to see the look on the accountant's face! It will also cost me in travel and clothing. So I stand to pay out a minimum of $2600 per month to go to work. Really?
What on earth is the point?? Oh right, dental - for Miss. Me's impending braces; pension - for the not really impending but eventual retirement; money to pay for the immense number of extra-curricular activities that the kids want to do; money to pay my student loans back; oh right - and possibly number one on the list: NOT having to ask my hub to bring home money to give to the kids so they can buy whatever they want at the book fair because I don't have any left. THAT.
But there's other things to consider. I like baking stuff for the kids lunches. I like being here when they get home to make sure they do the stuff they're supposed to do. I like having the time with Hunter. Sucks to have to make the decision to go back... maybe I need to try harder at that whole dayhome thing. Paying out $2600 a month seems ridiculous; even if I could afford it. There are pros and cons. I will have to get back to you on this.
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