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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I SAH and my Dh earns more than that, but we really miss my income. Maybe it can be done, but what kind of life is that? I couldn't stand always being so tight finacially, and NEVER getting to go out to eat, or date nights, or vacations.[/quote]

Some people don't have a choice.  You had the choice.  I know a family of 3 and the wife was seriously considering giving up her job because daycare was eating up more than 60% of her salary.  She was able to keep her job because her mother decided to retire early and now takes care of the grandchild during the days.  But, for some people, who are in low-income jobs, they don't have the choice, they just make do with what they have.

And I agree with the person who said to move to Herndon.  Not necessarily Herndon, but Fairfax is not the cheapest place to try to live on a small fixed income.  There are other locations like Herndon that will be cheaper to live and still provide easy commute to downtown for the one breadwinner.[/quote]

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