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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd love to know of jobs which allow you to work 8/9-2/3 and only when your kids are in school.  Aside from teaching or part time admin I can't think of anything.

I'd agree with you that it is selfish for someone to fritter away money all day so their kids have to take out college loans, but don't pretend there are tons of jobs with hours that align with parents who have chosen to make themselves available when their kids are out of school.  [/quote]

Certainly not "meaningful jobs".  Yes, I might find part time work at Target/Fast food/etc.  But once you are 5-7 years out of the workforce (and perhaps living in a different location than when you were meaningfully employed before kids), there are not many jobs with those hours.  Also, jobs that give you the school breaks off so you can spend time with your kids. 
Even if your partner is only making $200K, majority of your salary goes to taxes.  So there has to be a true cost benefit analysis to whether working is worth it.

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