How do you do it?

[SteakChips]

Myself and hubby work full time, I was luckily enough to get a role where I can work two days a week from home.
Work have told me as my projects have come to an end, I'm no longer can work from home. My 19months goes to his Nan (in law) for the three days I'm in work. She already said she likes her two days off from her grandson and gives her a break as she isn't as young anymore. Physical I don't know how we can afford childcare or nursery fees, then if I put him nursery have the battle who will pick him up. We are already struggling with cost of living and also trying to move as a family of 5 in a cramped small 2 bed flat. I'm not in title to benefits (to help) as our wages go over the threshold.

I really don't know what to do? How do you all do it? Sadly my patents don't drive and in there mid 70's and my son isn't the easiest child to look after.

Childminders are usually the cheapest form of childcare for just one child if you’re outside London.

I’d also look into how much you’d lose in wages, by dropping a day at work. When I first went back, even though I was well paid, there wasn’t a huge difference between 4 and 5 days when you took into account the tax brackets and childcare costs.

I would also consider that maybe your company ended the project early to get you to come back into the office. You can’t work and effectively parent a 19 month old at the same time.