We are broke

[Anonymous]

Get a job. Help out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those of you telling OP to get a 70k teaching job and get an au pair are not thinking it through. Her take-home pay would barely cover the expense (as others have said expenses are usually much higher than anticipated, plus she has a small home) and she is unlikely to gain much ground. She should cut any and all unnecessary expenses, including preschool, but doesn't want to so that's her choice.

Given that this is DCUM, I’m surprised no one has acknowledged the possibility that the OP’s kid could be attending preschool that’s free of charge.

[Anonymous]

How about a housekeeper, organizer, part time mothers helper and nanny? Post on care.com. Baby sit while your husband watches the kids on nights and weekends.