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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - we will likely need to reduce contributions to retirement for a few years. We are in our late 40s. This is with help from grandparents for private SN school tuition. I don’t really see a way around it.

Has anybody else done this? [/quote]

I work in the field of education as well; I am a school social worker.  I know lots of staff (school counselors, school psychs, teachers, SLP's) who have gone part-time to be home more with their kids.  I don't know anyone that has regretted that decision.  Full-time positions will always be there.  My recommendation is to stay in communication with your supervisor and HR about your general timeline for when you would like to return to full-time so they can be best prepared to hopefully offer that to you when you are ready.

When I became a school social worker, I left a more lucrative job as a medical social worker.  While most people were supportive and excited for me, I did get some nasty comments about the pay cut.  My weekends, holiday breaks, spring break, and 1 month in the summer (which will soon be 10 months) are worth so much more than that extra pay.  The breaks allow me to have a positive quality of life and not burn out - which is critical when in a helping profession.

Grieve the loss of your full-time work right now but it sounds like you already know this is the best decision for you and your family. Take care![/quote]

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