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Hubby and I are thinking of starting a family soon. We both have strong careers, so one person taking care of a child full time isn't realistic. However, we do both work from home... which might get more difficult with a baby in the house?
I'm a plan-ahead-with-spreadsheets kind of gal, and I'm trying to figure out how much we should expect to pay for childcare. And more importantly, what we should even think about in terms of care? Full time nanny? Someone living-in? Daycare type setup?
Honestly based on the sounds of your post it sounds like you are both more into your careers than you ever would be a child. The child should come first...the wording of your post just makes it sound like a baby would be inconvenient to you.
Honestly based on the sounds of your post it sounds like you are both more into your careers than you ever would be a child. The child should come first...the wording of your post just makes it sound like a baby would be inconvenient to you.
Plenty of people choose to continue their careers while also having a family. Don't see why that's a bad thing.
The new life you want to create should come first and foremost. Babies cannot be planned with spreadsheets.
Just imagine, can you personally afford someone else's wages? Daycare will be a bit cheaper but if you're actually looking for a nanny you will be paying them at least minimum wage because you would be employing them.
I've worked from home for all of my children's lives. When my first was born, I had a nanny come to the house. She was only here from 10-3 and it was $225 a week. My son would take a nap from 3-5 so I had those two hours to continue to work. When he was 8 months old, he started daycare. I think that was $180-$190 or so a week. That was 9 years ago. I'm not sure of the current rates these days. As he got older and then we added his sister it was easier to work with them not being at home.
Right many people do continue a career because they want to or have to. Most people dont need to ask about this on a forum. If you truly want a baby your career should be #2. The life of the baby is the most important and it won't matter how 'strong' your careers are. The vibe from your post was more of, well i want a baby but my career is so amazing so i cant commit full time to the kid.
Right many people do continue a career because they want to or have to. Most people dont need to ask about this on a forum. If you truly want a baby your career should be #2. The life of the baby is the most important and it won't matter how 'strong' your careers are. The vibe from your post was more of, well i want a baby but my career is so amazing so i cant commit full time to the kid.
I'm asking about childcare costs and best way to arrange that childcare if I'm working from home, not whether I should continue my career or not. I'm also trying to plan my finances around these decisions. Because these are important things that I have no experience with - and something I want to plan ahead for.
Sorry you seem to be interpreting all kinds of strange things about my life priorities from my post based on the "vibe" you're feeling.
Hubby and I are thinking of starting a family soon. We both have strong careers, so one person taking care of a child full time isn't realistic. However, we do both work from home... which might get more difficult with a baby in the house?
I'm a plan-ahead-with-spreadsheets kind of gal, and I'm trying to figure out how much we should expect to pay for childcare. And more importantly, what we should even think about in terms of care? Full time nanny? Someone living-in? Daycare type setup?
WILL get more difficult! I don't know how flexible your jobs are, or if they can be done at different times of the day, or if they have to be done during normal business hours. All of that would factor in.
I think it would be safe to plan for a full time nanny. If you have an easy baby and/or flexible hours, maybe a part time nanny would be enough.
Right many people do continue a career because they want to or have to. Most people dont need to ask about this on a forum. If you truly want a baby your career should be #2. The life of the baby is the most important and it won't matter how 'strong' your careers are. The vibe from your post was more of, well i want a baby but my career is so amazing so i cant commit full time to the kid.
Just stop. That's not what she asked.
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