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Only two ways that I know of that can make it work: 1) one parent needs to stay at home, or 2) hire a nanny. Both of those come with considerable costs.
by bwanab 2y ago
Only two ways that I know of that can make it work: 1) one parent needs to stay at home, or 2) hire a nanny. Both of those come with considerable costs.
- mrweasel 2y agoWhile I apparently where underpaid, my boss and I had a pretty good relationship, but he didn't think a 50+% pay raise, so my wife could stay at home, was realistic, but I did ask. My wife's boss recommended getting an au pair, she pointed out that he's aware of how much she makes, and that it was a stupid suggestion that he know that we wouldn't be able to afford that.
- ghaff 2y agoHistorically, you had grandparents or other extended family (which was the case when I was growing up with two working parents). But that's far less common in the US today.
- james_marks 2y agoAlso other families that are in the same boat and trade pickup days, etc. This is also how you build community, so has many benefits beyond cost.
- bwanab 2y agoGood point!