i work at a daycare right now, and my son comes with me, i need to pay 1/4 of what i make for him to be there. and i dont make more than $150 a week. My husband makes good money, should i stay home with our son and his soon to be sibling(in december) or stay working until the new baby comes and then worry about what i should do then since the daycare doesnt accept 6 week olds. My paycheck is just basically my own spending money, our bills get paid by my husbands paycheck so is it worth working or should i stay home with him now? Let me know what you think? This has been on my mind for weeks now.
2007-06-06 09:23:41 · 18 answers · asked by hunters mommy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think you should consider all the expenses that go along with going to work, like paying the daycare for 2 children, the gas spent to get to a different day care for the new baby. Also, are you able to cook at home or do you have to buy food already made because of time concerns? take all the expenses and compare them with what you make to see if it's worth it. it might turn out that you actually spend more money going to work than you make.
2007-06-06 09:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your son get a lot of playtime at the daycare? Is it a lot like pre-school for him? Is it his favorite place to be? Would the daycare allow you to take some time off and then come back with both? Will you be volunteering at the school when your kids start going?
If you are both having fun at the daycare, why not just keep on hanging out until the next one comes? So they don't accept 6 week old babies - that's a good thing as it helps reduce the possibilities of the baby catching something from one of the other kids. Do something else then, like join a mommy's play group or volunteer with your church group instead. A lot can happen between now and then. I say, if you are both having fun, keep having fun.
2007-06-06 09:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by enn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just start your own Day Care at your house & you can make way more than $150/week! not only that, both your kids can stay home with you. Do whatever it takes to make it happen, if you really want it that bad. If your hubby's salary can pay for EVERYTHING without any struggles or budgeting, then do it! with another kid on the way, I'm very sure you will need a little more spending money.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-06-06 09:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you don't really make enough to really be going to work. You said that your husband makes good money so why don't you just stay home and take care of your son and enjoy your pregnancy. Once the kids are older and in school then maybe you could either go back to school or work outside the home.
2007-06-06 15:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by susie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should work until baby #2 comes, bc you are still with your son all day. Extra money is never a bad thing - and your son is getting to socialize with other kids as well.
You'll soon find out that 2 kids are ALOT more expensive than 1!
2007-06-06 09:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by 1912 Hudson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love to work and just enjoy being there then i would say stay there, it also gives your son other kids to play with. On the other hand if you are just tired and would like to stay home I would suggest speaking with your husband about it. This is something you both should discuss, is it something he can do as far as being the sole provider etc..i would talk to him. Congrats on the baby and good luck.
2007-06-06 09:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay at home - since you can! Especially before the new baby comes. It will give you and your son some one on one time until his new brother/sister arrives! And enjoy it! I never regreted staying home with the little ones. There is plenty of time to work when they are in school all day.
2007-06-06 09:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by njgrl622 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really have to work, you are having a baby and isn't it hard having to look after other kids plus your own and being pregnant at the same time.I think you should stop since the bills are being paid by your husband and everything.Unless you like to work there and earn your own money, your choice.
2007-06-06 09:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by m○○♥m○○ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nice to be home with your child. Maybe you should quit when the new baby comes. Save whatever you make after the day care fees. Let your baby learn as much as he can before the new baby comes. Congrats and good luck.
2007-06-06 09:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by scoopie110 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your new baby! Only you really know how important your job is to you and your family. However, these next few months might be treasured time you can spend with your son before your new arrival. Good luck!
2007-06-06 09:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by serendipity_siren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋