I currently have 1 child I care for 2 days a week. Thursday, I have a child starting part-time 2 days a week. My husband and I are going to be starting counseling for marital issues next week. We are in a financial bind right now. No real debt, but not alot of spending money left after bills. I have the opportunity to drive a minivan for school kids 5 days a week, about 1 1/2 hours in the morning and 1 1/2 hours in afternoon. I would make about $800 more and could take my kids with me. My husband is leary because of bad weather, getting kids out, and being tied to a job where now I could just tell the parents I am going to need such-and-such day off a month ahead of time. I was planning on doing preschool in my home with my kids because of being able to save money. I got an inquiry about 2 more children my own daughter's ages (4 and 2), but my husband is worried about me having too many kids and something getting messed up. I currently make $450 per month with 2 kids.
2006-09-05 07:00:26 · 4 answers · asked by crystal_lynn_79 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Wow...that's a hard one...I see your dilemma. First of all I think your husband is worrying too much. If it were me I would stick to doing daycare in your home. It is a wonderful tax write off...you are self employed running a business out of your home. I would talk to a tax specialist about all the details of course but that would be significant at the end of the year. My sister in law writes off mileage, the van she bought to haul all the kids around in, food, the washer,dryer, fridge (all used to run her business), a portion of her home, toys bought for the business etc...the list goes on. She also has her parents sign contracts specifying certain things like vacation time, their responsibilities etc...whatever you want to be in the contract you can put in there and if you need to negotiate something than negotiate. So I would REALLY look into that. I would personally rather be at home with a bunch of kids than hauling my own kids out in who knows what kind of weather strapped in a van for 3-4 hours a day. I hope that helps you...you sound like a mom and wife that is looking out for her family's best interests...Good luck and God bless you in whatever you decide. :)
2006-09-05 07:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by DreamingofU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have marital problems, maybe it is not the time for you to having to care about other people's children? maybe you should get the bus-job. (no need to think much or to give off of yourself to other people - children and grown-ups)
Do your job - getting the money - focusing on making the everyday-life better for you, your children and your husband. Spending your time with your own family.
Later on, when your life is ready to involve and give to other people - you can do things like this. Taking care of and worrying about being there for other people every day.
This is the life you live. make the most of it - now! Work on your own happiness and security - your children's and husband's too. Next thing is caring for other people.
Good luck and best wishes to you!
2006-09-06 12:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by IfYouSeeKay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive a bus and get out of the house .
2006-09-05 14:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by pirateron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray, God will give you the best answer!
2006-09-05 14:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by tatal_nostru2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋