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[quote=Anonymous]This is my work situation:

I worked full time until my first child was born and then went back 3 days per week.  We had a nanny for those days, which also helped with household work.  I had my 2nd child 3 years ago.  About 18 months ago we had some issues with our nanny which made me not want to rely on nannies any more (driving issues, lying).  I realize everyone is different - it would just be difficult for me to trust someone with my children in that way again.

Since then my children in kindergarten and preschool go to full time school / day care. I work 4 days per week and leave early to get them by 4:30.  During this time, my husband's job responsibilities (and salary) have expanded.  I am now doing all household and kid related activities (which makes sense based on our jobs / salaries).

I don't like sending my 3.5 year old to aftercare and really don't want to hire a nanny to pick her up early.  I am considering:
1.  Asking work If I can cut my schedule by 3 hours per week so I could pick my children up by 3:30
2.  Leaving my job entirely and trying to do freelance / consulting work on my own.

I do enjoy the intellectual aspect of work and enjoy what I do, but am kind of overwhelmed by the routine of getting up at 5:45 AM and not finishing up with household stuff after work until 9 PM.  I also think my oldest daughter will be getting more school work next year, as well as time spent at after school activities.  If I could pick up earlier, it would ease some of those issues, but wouldn't necessarily provide more downtime for me.

I am thinking of requesting the 3 hour cut (which would also cut my salary) and seeing how it goes...[/quote]

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