When does it make sense to quit working?

[egishere]

I agree that it would be crazy to quit just to taxi them around. Have you ever thought about getting an au pair if you have room for one? I'm kind of leaning towards doing that when my kids are older and need to be driven around to activities if I am still working FT. Either that or get an extra car for you to drive so the nanny can have the minivan and it sounds like you need a new nanny.

[thedash]

But if you currently have a nanny why do you have to rush home to meet the bus after picking up one of the kids? Why can't she do one or the other?

ETA: I just saw that she's part time. I think you just need more childcare hours.

[UnderProtest]

If you quit, would you miss the adult interaction? I chose to stay at home due to the logistics of taking care of twins with a husband who travels/works long hours. The hardest part has been isolation from adults and real conversations.

[rex]

Can the boys take a bus? I think that would make things a lot easier for you.

[dexteroni]

May 16, 2012 14:00:43 GMT -5 @septimus said:

Right now I have the nanny 2 days a week.

I just had lunch with my old boss. I'm tempted to quit and wait out my non-compete.....

And then what? That makes it sound like you would start working again.

[Deleted]

I agree with the others. I won't quit and just hire for more help.

[Deleted]

You should give away some children.

[Deleted]

May 16, 2012 21:49:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

You should give away some children.

That is an option too. I'd take a potty trained one. ;D

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May 16, 2012 21:49:41 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

You should give away some children.

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[wanderlustmom]

You have sounded conflicted about this for years. You can clearly afford not to work financially, just decide what you want for yourself. I am also a rare working mom in an area of mostly SAHMs and I like being different. I really love my career and yes, there are times that I miss things and times that's it's hard, but I still love it and don't have the inner conflict.