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[quote=Anonymous]Maybe for older kids if the money was really, really important and might help me make a valuable change (like afford the down payment on a better house or fun a child's college savings). But 2 and 4 are so young and those ages are so important for bonding, setting good relationship patterns, and making sure your kids know you are there for them. I also think that's a tough age to adjust to a temporary schedule disruption like that -- 3 months would feel like an eternity to them, especially the 2 year old.

If the money is essential, and your spouse would be with them on weekends, I'd say do it because I know what it is to just really need the money. But if your normal salary is 90k a year, you probably aren't in that situation unless you are a single parent (and if you are, who would stay with the kids on weekends? would you have to pay for childcare?).

It just doesn't sound worth it even though I totally get why that money is appealing. On top of everything else, you will probably burn out due to working so much, which means the time your kids get with you will be harder and less rewarding because you will be tired and in need of a break. [/quote]

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