Guest andymansavage Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: One income family? My wife quit right before she had our first boy two years ago. It is definately harder to pay the bills, but it can be done. I am willing to do anything to have my wife raise my sons, I chose her to be with forever and I can't think of anyone better suited to raise our children. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: One income family? Blessed with two incomes right now. Won't be long before a little one is on the way and I'd like for her to have the option. It should be possible, as long as we can get ourselves out of the trouble we created. My dad worked for months away from home to make ends meet. I really wish I had had more time with him. Maybe he'll start taking a few vacations and come fishing. 13 hours is a long way to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: One income family? my wife enjoys her work so i really dont feel like i should tell her not to work my mom retired to be the babysitter (she is payed) and we put all of my wife's paycheck in the 401k and savings so i guess we have one income, but then she will take care of retirement God blesses those who are stewards of their money good tymes nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Re: One income family? My wife just went back to work after 14 years living the high life...staying home. She works now in the high school cafeteria, not a heck of a lot of money, 4hours per day, but it keeps her that much more out of my pocket We have 3 sons who at this point...its cheaper to clothe them than feed them . With all of them hunting soon, the piles of venison will be welcome Me... I've been in construction the last 21 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: One income family? My wife worked from 1975 to 1983, but she has been taking care of kids, old folks and grandkids since then. I guess you would say that we've been a one income family - although I work 2 jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: One income family? We both work, but my wife is on an extremely part time schedule, working about 10-12 hours a week. She does it to get out of the house and away from the kids to keep her sanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: One income family? If you add up all the hours my wife puts in a week with her 3 different part time jobs she's practically working full time. With 1 daughter already in college and another one starting this coming September, which we've been saving for, we manage to survive but without any "frills". We watch every penny and do without alot of the extras. It should get be easier once the kids are finished with college, but that's still quite a few years off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest finsnfur Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Re: One income family? We have one income, well 1 and little more. My wife works a small part time job doing the books for a really small company. We have 3 kids 3, 7, and 10. My wife takes care of the house and the kids during the week. I do most of the work on the weekends to give her a break. We do not live a luxorious life at all. Hardly ever eat out and if we do, it is to teach the kids how to act while eating out, not just to enjoy the meal. No quick stops at the gas station for a bottle of pop. No fast food unless it is really really an emergency. Coupons are clipped and USED at all times. We are by no means paupers either. We do not spend money on things that we do not need to spend $ on. I just did the brakes on my truck, but spent $$ so my oldest could play in a basketball tournament in a neighboring town. It is all about smart budgeting and choices. Sounds hard to some, but it is all worth it. I want my kids raised by us, not by someone else at a baby sitters or a daycare. I married my wife because we believed in the same things. If we are not spending the most time with them, then who is actually raising them? I know it sounds harsh and some people have no choice. I realize I am lucky because by cutting back on a lot of things, my wife can stay home with our kids. If you are contemplating it, you can make it work. You just have to want it bad enough. You just have to rearrange your priorities. Kids first then you. I saved for 2 years to get a bow. I just got my '05 vtec last month. I love it and I think I appreciate that much more. I am planning on having it for a very, very, long time. The kids will be out of college in about 18 years, i will start to look then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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