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Originally Posted by activeStick
And also, no, you're not a "loser"! $580 a month more translates to a 6-figure salary currently annually, which is better than many people out there who also have a family and kids!  |
On this board that's like 40% of what the average person makes I think. I deserve the criticism.
Two kids who need some pricey orthodontic work...for a couple years that extra coverage for that which currently comes out of my health spending would help.
That said, with my wife and I both working there is value in one of us being at home to take kids to the dentist/doctor activities without really missing work. Recently when my Mom had to have a hip replacement done, having a lot of work flexibility was a massive benefit in being able to drive her places plus my kids as she couldn't do much during that time.
On one hand I hate to leave an okay job after using that flexibility. On the other the increases in my expenses are real, and I need to do what's best for me. These 5% hikes on property taxes and food and other items with no wage is getting harder to absorb.