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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with the FMLA leave. I believe you can do it part-time.

The problems with quitting your job are not just the money, but not having the outlet for something that is rewarding to you outside your family. Given what you’ve written, I think you’ll miss that. And you’ll also be dependent on a husband who sounds like a bit of a dud.

Take FMLA and don’t make any changes to childcare. Use that time to (1) rest and rejuvenate yourself (set up a routine that involves rest and exercise) and (2) figure out additional outsourcing, whether that’s cleaning, cooking, or someone to stay overnight a few days a week. If anything, increase childcare while on leave and spend that time getting the kids used to it! Start those things while you are on leave so you can invest the energy in implementing a system that will work and get your kids ready for it to be successful when you do go back full time. Be willing to spend >50% of your income on these things for the foreseeable future (still a big savings from quitting, even if you spend 100%, given future income implications).

It sounds like you are in a really tough spot and I think you are right that the status quo isn’t tenable. From what you’ve written, it sounds like quitting might add to your stress, so I’d try this first before throwing in the towel.[/quote]

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