JUDGE FREE PLEASE - Becoming a SAHM

Completely get where you’re coming from, I also love my job, but due to childcare fees where I am, if i returned to work, one of our wages would be pretty much just cover childcare. My compromise is that I’ll be a SAHM until little one is in set nursery hours/pre-school and then see if I can go back to my career within this hours, is that maybe something you could do?

I should add, my current job doesn’t really accommodate part time which did help to make the decision for me a little bit.

There are a lot of factors to consider so maybe some food for thought: Will you want to go back to your career at a set point (like when the kids go to school)? Will there be any ramifications or setbacks when you return? Are there certifications or other qualifications you can earn during that time to level up your career for a return? How will any lost salary increases during your time as a sahm impact your long-term income and financial picture? If you're in the US, what will the impact be for your future SS earnings and retirement savings?

Im a SAHM and to me its just as demanding as some jobs