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SandraLee1123 · June 2013

ASullivan1231 · June 2013

Do you currently work? If so, is there any possibility of doing some of that at home.

I watch a 10 yr old about 15 to 20 hours a week, and take my son with me.

Personally, I don't think there are many other options.

SandraLee1123 · June 2013

Hav=Fath:
Babysitting others kids and phone sex is about it.
Well, trimming trees but you have to have a chain saw for that.

phone sex I already do so..... Kidding. I could never do that

joyfullyfound · June 2013

We do get this question a lot, and there's really no great answer. Some of the ladies on here work part time, or have managed to start a home business, or small side business (like selling tupperware, beauty products, etc)... but for most of us, our DH is the only one who brings in an income.

As much as I'm sure you'd love to stay home, if it would be too much of a strain on your family financially, it's not worth it. I wish you luck with figuring it all out!

SandraLee1123 · June 2013

ASullivan1231:
Do you currently work? If so, is there any possibility of doing some of that at home. I watch a 10 yr old about 15 to 20 hours a week, and take my son with me. Personally, I don't think there are many other options.

i think I will look into doing some of my work from home... Thanks for the idea

SandraLee1123 · June 2013

joyfullyfound:
We do get this question a lot, and there's really no great answer. Some of the ladies on here work part time, or have managed to start a home business, or small side business (like selling tupperware, beauty products, etc)... but for most of us, our DH is the only one who brings in an income.
As much as I'm sure you'd love to stay home, if it would be too much of a strain on your family financially, it's not worth it. I wish you luck with figuring it all out!

thanks for your input. I would never want to put strain on my family ... OObviously haha, My SO seams to think we will be fine and "make it work". But I'd still like to have something planned so if it doesn't work out we have another income to turn too. I have the option to work part time so maybe I should just plan on doing that until we have a solid plan...

It doesn't help that we live in an expensive area either...

joyfullyfound · June 2013

SandraLee1123:

thanks for your input. I would never want to put strain on my family ... OObviously haha, My SO seams to think we will be fine and "make it work". But I'd still like to have something planned so if it doesn't work out we have another income to turn too. I have the option to work part time so maybe I should just plan on doing that until we have a solid plan...
It doesn't help that we live in an expensive area either...

Totally makes sense You may have to cut some luxury items, it you're willing to make the sacrifice... We just have one car (DH bikes to work), no cable, an extremely basic cell phone plan, etc, etc. The cost of living where we are is also extremely high, and things are tighter than they would be if I was working... but DH is 100% on board with me staying home, and to us it's well worth it.

cheffymama · June 2013

I work part time on the weekends and it works out great for us. It gives me some time out of the house where I can have some adult conversation and just get stuff done without a baby around. Plus it gives DH and DD some quality time without me butting in.

holz · June 2013

I run a business teaching Baby Signs. I'm still out of the home for classes, so about an hour at a time, but it's as much or as little as I want.

It's a pretty low maintenance business, and thankfully DH is home at least 2 days a week, but if I don't want it to cut into our family time I still have to have a sitter come hang with the boys for a few hours a week.

kcisthebombdotcom · June 2013

SandraLee1123:
joyfullyfound:
We do get this question a lot, and there's really no great answer. Some of the ladies on here work part time, or have managed to start a home business, or small side business (like selling tupperware, beauty products, etc)... but for most of us, our DH is the only one who brings in an income.
As much as I'm sure you'd love to stay home, if it would be too much of a strain on your family financially, it's not worth it. I wish you luck with figuring it all out!
thanks for your input. I would never want to put strain on my family ... OObviously haha, My SO seams to think we will be fine and "make it work". But I'd still like to have something planned so if it doesn't work out we have another income to turn too. I have the option to work part time so maybe I should just plan on doing that until we have a solid plan...
It doesn't help that we live in an expensive area either...

look into waitressing. I take home 200 a week (and only get taxed on 140) to work two nights after my kids go to bed.

SandraLee1123 · June 2013

amy052006:
Your SO or your DH?
I am like a broken record with this, but to SAHM or even scale back your income without the benefit of 1) marriage or 2) a legally binding document is not wise. You have yourself and your child to protect.
It might work for you financially (maybe), but you need to have other legal protection.

what kind of legal protection?

id012 · June 2013

I work at a gym daycare a couple days a week and bring ds with me. I also am going to start nannying again a couple days a week in the fall. I also will have ds with me. So i bring in about 300 extra a week

eaglesfan700 · June 2013

amy052006:
SandraLee1123:
amy052006:
Your SO or your DH?
I am like a broken record with this, but to SAHM or even scale back your income without the benefit of 1) marriage or 2) a legally binding document is not wise. You have yourself and your child to protect.
It might work for you financially (maybe), but you need to have other legal protection.
what kind of legal protection?
I am sure I lawyer type could tell you exactly what in your state, but off the top of my head I would think a legally binding agreement like a nonmarital cohabitation agreement that includes who will pay for what in relation to the kid.
Otherwise you quit your job and he can just leave you whenever he wants and doesn't really owe you anything.

Ditto Amy. There is no way I would quit my job or greatly reduce my income to SAH without being married

mandymack · June 2013

Welcome to the board!!

We did an FAQ answering questions like this one a few years back, maybe check it out. It's at the top of the main posts page in the green header bar. Good luck!

SandraLee1123 · June 2013

TobeMrs.Shavers:
Welcome to the board!!
We did an FAQ answering questions like this one a few years back, maybe check it out. It's at the top of the main posts page in the green header bar. Good luck!

awsome, thanks!

sschwege · June 2013

I care for another baby in our home five days a week. So I bring in an extra $375 a week and we can also right off anything that is business related, so any toys/books we buy, part of our utilities/mortgage it's all a deduction.

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