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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  [b]Yes, I agree that it's our combined income that will go to cover childcare[/b], and not just mine.  It is more the math that I'm referring to if I work/don't work.  If I work, I bring in 1700/month that gets added to our combined income.  Daycare is going to be about 2200-2000/month - rate averaged from a few places by us.

Also I don't know if I'd enjoy a higher paying job to other PPs.  I like the combined office & on site working with families as I hate being at a desk for long periods of time.  I also enjoy helping others and working directly with moms/kids.  I don't know if those things come with a higher salary.  If they do, please let me me know.  [/quote]

Well, it would have to be, right? You could never afford it otherwise.

The rest of your post basically describes your distaste for unpleasant or boring work, and the personal fulfillment you get out of this pursuit.

The real question is whether you and your husband value your personal fulfillment more than the overall cost burden your choice to work will represent to your family.

If he's willing to not only provide all the net financial support for you and your child by himself, but he's ALSO willing to finance what is effectively charity pursuits on your part, then you've got it made. Just don't pretend that it's contributing to your own family, as it would not be. It would be taking. [/quote]

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