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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
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.
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Yeah, I can completely see the benefit to having one of the couple at home to manage everything, 100%. I hear you about the increases to expenses - everyone feels it. Sucks!
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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
On this board that's like 40% of what the average person makes I think.
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It's funny you mention the 40% because in my experience, whatever people tell you in real life (as in, you are face to face), you can safely assume they are exaggerating by about 40% what they make. On CP? Try 65%!