I know this will have a lot of various factors to influence it but in general, can anyone give me advice/their perspective on this?
My sister who was a SAHM is very much saying how time together us more important than money. But my thinking is:
1) do I want to be stressed during their childhood over paying the bills and mortgage
2) do I want to sacrifice being able to do bigger things/outings on the days I actually have off
3) do I want to risk my work not letting me up my days again once little one is at school
On the other hand, 3 days at my workplace may be more likely to be accepted as a job share than 4 so this may not even be a case of having an option..
Just really torn on what to ask for on my flexible work request and its fast approaching!
My partner and I have had similar incomes so we have always split bills equally too (joint account for bills and seperate account for everything else) so I'm also worried about how my income drastically changing will affect this dynamic and how to make it fair
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How much would you not having an income or a low income affect the finances? That would be my question. Time as family is important but if it means theres more stress financially its not worth it. You could try a few weeks at 4 days and if it doesnt work try 3. Also remember a work place if they cant be flexible for you and your child, theyll just replace you but you won't be able to gain the time back with your child
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