Tax credits for nursery . .

FBaby

janninew wrote: »

I don't think a lot of people think about life after their children have grown up and the benefits dry up, you only have to read these boards around Summer time when children start leaving education and they start to panic about how they will manage.

I'm pregnant now and I have thought about giving up my job to stay at home with my baby (supported by my husband) but after much thinking I don't think its the smart thing to do in this climate. Things will be a struggle for a couple of years and I know I'm going to hate leaving my baby, but when they start school and I still have my job (which I've worked hard for and really enjoy) I'm going to be in a much better position financially and career wise than if I take 5+ years off.

I remember reading somebody on here who described children as looking after their parents financially these days instead of the other way around, and it really rung true. Some people can't manage to live and pay bills when their children grow up.

Just read your message after posting my last one and you already had summed it all up!

MummyOfTwo

i was much better off as a single parent in uni than part of a married couple!!!

fast forward to now and i am married, hubby works fulltime, i do part time in a job i got because of my degree. i pay a fortune for my sons nursery place, but my own personal belief is that its good for us both. i enjoy using the degree i studied so hard for, and he enjoys the stimulation of his nursery. childcare IS expensive, but i really agree with the suggestion that you are investing in your own career. the kids will grow up, and my generation is going to be working so much longer so it might as well be in the job you want to do. of course there are days where it all seems way to tough, and i dont want to be parted from my son, but im sure there are so many SAHM's who would love to walk out the door to an office, with adult conversation and a HOT cup of coffee!