Turns out working costs me a lot...

[Anonymous]

After a month of no commute (which is 30 min each way), no dry cleaning bills, no dog walking bill, no coffees (I just drink black but still went 2x a week at least) and no lunches out (another 1-2x a week) I saved about 600 bucks. I also would get my kids drive thru treats inbetween daycare pick up and home if we hit a heavy traffic hour about once a week. What have you saved by working at home if that's your situation? For what it's worth working at home isnt condusive to my business model so it's been kinda rough otherwise so I am looking for some pluses in an unideal situation

[Anonymous]

Everything you list, plus I suspended my monthly downtown parking garage fee ($265/month right there).

I’m also not splurging on spring work clothes.

[Anonymous]

We are amazed at how much we have saved. We used to get take out food 3 times a week because of the rush from work to after school sports and activities to back home. There wasn't time to cook.

[Anonymous]

Credit card bill down 60% overall. No eating out, no parking and commuting costs, no going out to do activities (movies, haircuts, etc).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Credit card bill down 60% overall. No eating out, no parking and commuting costs, no going out to do activities (movies, haircuts, etc).

That's why Trump wants us back and working

[Anonymous]

Why is this surprising to you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is this surprising to you?

Not OP but I didn’t expect to avoid as many expenses as I have. I don’t even know what all impulse buys I’ve been skipping but I’m the 5-6 weeks we have been actively avoiding public spaces (I got sick with suspected covid19 in early Feb) we have “accidentally” saved a few thousand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is this surprising to you?

I find it surprising when people are surprised by this, too. I suspect it’s the use of credit cards and Apple Pay/amazon where we feel a disconnect for money and how it dwindles as we spend it. A friend of mine was appalled last year that I spent so much on groceries per week. When I reminded her that she eats out a lot and I cook at home a lot, she said she didn’t think that would make such a huge difference. She sent me a message a few days ago that now that they are exclusively cooking she realizes how I spent that much on groceries, but also how much they are saving.

[Anonymous]

Gas for me: $125
Gas for DH: $25
Van Pool for DH: $250
Child care: $875
Random workday purchases: Probably $100
Work lunches: Probably $100
Happy Hour: $50
Family Friday dinners out, Saturday lunches: $500
Entertainment: festivals, shows, museums, etc.: $50

So about $2075 easily. I’m sure I’m missing something. I would have probably bought some new spring work clothes rather than the extra leggings & shorts I got.

Groceries have increased $800 to about $1200. That also includes tips & delivery fees.

Toys & gifts have also gone up... more purchases of stuff to keep my 3.5 yo busy, more gifts / care packages sent to others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything you list, plus I suspended my monthly downtown parking garage fee ($265/month right there).

I’m also not splurging on spring work clothes.

I can't do my hair cut and color and nails, either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gas for me: $125
Gas for DH: $25
Van Pool for DH: $250
Child care: $875
Random workday purchases: Probably $100
Work lunches: Probably $100
Happy Hour: $50
Family Friday dinners out, Saturday lunches: $500
Entertainment: festivals, shows, museums, etc.: $50

So about $2075 easily. I’m sure I’m missing something. I would have probably bought some new spring work clothes rather than the extra leggings & shorts I got.

Groceries have increased $800 to about $1200. That also includes tips & delivery fees.

Toys & gifts have also gone up... more purchases of stuff to keep my 3.5 yo busy, more gifts / care packages sent to others.

What child care only costs 875/month?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What child care only costs 875/month?

Before/after for one child, after care for two children, an after school babysitter...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Credit card bill down 60% overall. No eating out, no parking and commuting costs, no going out to do activities (movies, haircuts, etc).

That's why Trump wants us back and working

...not to mention your funeral cost if you follow his lead

[Anonymous]

This is why the economy is in the toilet. All those people who used to get money from you are currently screwed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gas for me: $125
Gas for DH: $25
Van Pool for DH: $250
Child care: $875
Random workday purchases: Probably $100
Work lunches: Probably $100
Happy Hour: $50
Family Friday dinners out, Saturday lunches: $500
Entertainment: festivals, shows, museums, etc.: $50

So about $2075 easily. I’m sure I’m missing something. I would have probably bought some new spring work clothes rather than the extra leggings & shorts I got.

Groceries have increased $800 to about $1200. That also includes tips & delivery fees.

Toys & gifts have also gone up... more purchases of stuff to keep my 3.5 yo busy, more gifts / care packages sent to others.

What child care only costs 875/month?

Before/after for school-age.
I pay $340 per month per kid.