I really want to work. We only have my husband's income and could really do with more money coming in. I am also worried about my pension as I don't have one because I'm not working.
However, I have 3 primary school aged children (8, 6, 4) and have calculated breakfast and after school clubs at £1350 a month, to come out of my net salary. I will also need to pay for commuting fuel and parking costs.
This means that purely to break even I need to earn £25k/yr.
Before giving up work (5 1/2 years ago) when I fell pregnant with my 3rd child, I earned £40k plus company car. I have a degree, masters, professional diploma and 13 years experience (in marketing). However, nobody wants to know me at jobs paying £28k+.
My husband's salary means we would not get any benefit towards childcare or tax credits etc.
I am getting really down. I can't believe I am the only mum out there who really really wants to work, but the childcare is just so expensive that there is no way I can afford to.
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pingu2209 · 23/10/2011 21:16
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