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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]10.5 hours is a normal work day plus commute. I don't get what the issue is here. OP is lucky to have a partner who can do all of the stuff with the kids. Most parents are both out of the house these hours for jobs that require you to be in person (there are many of those types of jobs). [/quote]

10.5 hours a week out of house, 5 days a week for both parents being normal is being called into question lately, and rightfully so.

OP, I would question your assumptions about having to work that much. Do you HAVE to do the after school program? Is there a way to work less?  Or can you, DH and kids divvy up the work more and outsource some things you thought might be too expensive or yourself not worthy of?

If a friend came to you and said they were exhausted but we’re still trying to work as much as you are, would you tell them to keep working as much as you are?  Be kind to yourself. [/quote]

Do I have to work that much? If I want to pay the bills I do. I’m a single parent. I do everything because I dint have a choice. Teaching doesn’t pay enough for me to quit the after school job. [/quote]

Ok, but you are not OP. [/quote]

Never said I was. I’m responding to 9:49. [/quote]

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