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should I wind down my business to be able to clean the house properly?

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SleepIsForNinnies · 09/10/2014 17:00

Had a massive argument with DH about my little fledgeling business. He says the family is suffering because I spend too much time chasing too little money (well, I've only been going a year or so, plus I'm not in a terribly lucrative field). What he really means is I'm not spending enough time cleaning the house. We don't live in squalor - far from it - but if I get several jobs all at once then I won't have time to hoover or cook elaborate meals. He does his fair share of housework and cooking at the weekend, although he works 60-70 hours a week and is too tired and stressed for conversation most evenings. But then, he does get compensated very well for it. I don't, I probably never will do, but I absolutely love what I do. He's the materialistic one, I'm not one bit. The argument started over us hiring a cleaner. In principle I'm in favour, but it comes down to who pays for it. He wants me to pay for a cleaner, but I feel at least one of us ought to be saving something for a rainy day for the family - it's not like we can't live on his income, just like we have been doing before I started my venture. I'm worried because despite his decent salary he's not saving anything. Who's in the wrong here?

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SleepIsForNinnies · 10/10/2014 14:57

Oh goodness, more lovely replies Grin thank you, everyone! Thanks

We've now patched up a little bit, he apologised for being mean and backtracked on quite a lot of what he said in the heat of the moment Shock Wink

I'll still go on a one-week cleaning strike just to make the point that I actually manage to do a fair amount of tidying around the house Grin Angry - but I have forgiven him pretty much completely by now. He gets a bit hotheaded with stress at times (as do I!), but deep down he is very much a decent bloke, with his heart in the right place. A keeper, for sure Smile

I'm asking around for recommended cleaners and we've agreed to take the money out of savings elsewhere. I'll set a slightly tighter food budget, and he'll use day gyms instead of a seldom-used monthly membership (I never asked him to do this, but in the heat of the moment I said "if it was me earning the salary you do, I would budget it a bit more carefully!" - which seems to have sunk in Grin) I have promised to sub the cleaner cost out of the savings pot if required.

So, ladies, what is more practical: a weekly or fortnightly cleaner? Perhaps I should start a new thread.....

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Lweji · 10/10/2014 15:43

I have a fortnightly cleaner for 4 hours, but I do miss her on the week she doesn't go in, as I have to end up cleaning (at least the floor) myself. (I have only had her for 6 months or so, following a long bad cold)

Maybe 2 hours per week would be enough to maintain a decently clean house.

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