Work 2 days per week? The reason I am asking this is because I talked to my grandma yesterday and she told me I would get bored at home and there is no reason I couldn't work 2 days per week. I doubt very seriously that I would get bored but I really could work 2 days in theory.

I would be making about $100 a week (after taxes and gas) doing this which isn't a lot but its still $100 and only for 2 days. I would do this until I quit for good in Oct to stay home with the baby once she gets here. The girl they are bringing in to take over is the girl who had the job before I took it so she would be able to come in and just pick up the job. Except for a few minor changes I have made.

Basically I would want to work Monday and Tuesday for the full 8-5. It wouldn't be worth driving the 40 miles one way for just a couple hours a day. Those are our 2 days when most things happen so I would still be doing all the major stuff (and really its still not that much to do) And she would work part time the other 3 days to just be here in case something needs to be done and to do general office stuff.

I will work until July 18 the regular Mon-Fri full time and then either switch to this schedule or just completely quit. Although dh says I should just quit if its what I want and that we can afford it, which I'm sure we can, I keep thinking yeah but its still $100 a week. Which I could use the get the remaining few things we need for the baby and pay down some bills or something.

What should I do? I am coming to you ladies because dh will just tell me to do what I want. Which is great that he is so supportive but I need some advice because if I knew what to do then I would just do it! lol

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I've been home for more than 3 years now and would LOVE to do something just 2 days a wk. if I could find something I'd like. You're right about the $ thats $400 a month extra and you could stash it away till baby comes, pay down those bills etc.... And assuming you don't have any other kids at home you might get a little bored so I say go for it! You still have 5 days off. I think it sounds perfect.

It really depends. There are some women who love being at home full timne and others that need a little something extra just for them even if it's part time and even if they just break even doing it. I have a friend who works 2 days a week even though it 'costs' her (two kids in daycare for 2 days costs more than she makes) but she does it for her mental healthy and to keep her up her experience. I am also the type that needs something else. I work part time as well and it's a good balance. But I wouldn't do it for the money as it's not much. It would be easier to cut back by that much. Another consideration would be Grandma's age. If she is in her 60s or younger it might be ok, but 70+ and she may not have the energy for all day care. She might though. My MIl at 70 has more energy then I'll ever dream of having!

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If you don't have other kids at home, I would totally do it. I was home for just 3 weeks before my baby was born and I was starting to get a little bored.

I agree that if I could make $100 for working 2 days, I would totally do it!!

Thanks for the advice ladies. This will be our first and once she is here I won't be working at all so it would only be for the next couple of months. Plus I figure I'll have to come into town occasionally for groceries and stuff anyway.

I don't think I would get bored though because we are still working on our house and I love to craft and have a ton of projects I would like to get done before the baby comes. But I can't see myself turning down that money for no good reason.

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Kathryn I do think I could be perfectly content being at home full time. I just freak out about not having an income coming in. Dh keeps reassuring me that everything will be fine but I've ALWAYS worked so the idea of not working really scares the crap out of me.

I know it would be easy to cut back by that much, in fact once I stop working we will be cutting back quite a bit. We are going to sell my trailblazer and dh will drive my old 93 chevy and I'll have the newer truck. With him on the road we don't need 2 great vehicles so the trailblazer is going. That alone will save us $300 a month. Not to mention just cutting down on little things as we can.

Grandma's age doesn't really factor in she was just giving advice. She lives 4 hours from me and this is our first so childcare isn't an issue. Although she does have more energy than I do most times! She's packing right now to go spend 2 weeks camping with her sister who is a few years older than her even! They are amazing.

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I work anywhere between one and two day per week and love it. I need to talk to other adults that have nothing to do with kids and dh. Not sure if u are trying to save up b4 baby comes, but I would probaby do 3 days if u are doing that. otherwise 2 days is good.
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I would be working one or two days a week if I could find that time of part time. If you feel comfortable doing it. I would, you never know what type of surprise expences may come up. (I totaled a car while 7 months PG, it does happen)

As for bordom yes you may be if you are home, I was pre scrappen like mad. I feel I need more social interaction being a SAHM I have found local moms and I do something with someone every day.

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Kimberly Proud Mommy to Bethany Rose April 2006

When I had baby #2 I was planning on going back to work a few days a week. But by the time I found a sitter and gas....It wasn't worth it.. I did get a little bored after a while..
Then I started my own business and work 1-2 nights a week and make up to $200-$500 a week..I'm so glad I didn't go back and took a chance at something new.. I love my new job..