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How Do I Encourage Hubby?
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on December 30, 2010
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We just celebrated our 13th anniversary and are very close and strong. Hubby was laid off in May 2010 and is still home. It was great for awhile becuase he worked on...
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- I think that stay at home dads are becoming more and more common. I dont know how this would work for you. It might be a long shot but maybe see if he wants to get int...
- You are the provider now and he's the stay at home dad. It's exactly the same as most of us one here, just the gender reversal. Many stay at home moms feel how he feel...
- I would ask him what he needs. It sounds like he might have some cabin fever which helps lead to the depression. Does he need to get out of the house and go to a low...
Anyone Else Struggling in "Bad Economy"?
Asked by T.G. from Denver
on November 29, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone else is really struggling during these hard times? My husband was laid off a couple of months ago. I then decided to go back to work to...
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- Hi T., Sorry to hear about your situation. Just want to warn you to be careful on the websites and posting resumes. Unfortunately, not all companies who call and want...
- Believe me, I know all about stress and scraping by. I am a single mom and I rarely get child support. I work full time but it is hard to pay for everything. I just wa...
- Hang in there! There may not be a lot of jobs out there, so you may have to outside of the box. That means applying with places you have not thought about before or ...
DayCare Versus Babysitter for 2 1/2 Yr Old
Asked by R.J. from Las Vegas
on March 20, 2010
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I was a SAHM that has now returned to work. I am not sure if I'd want to go with a babysitter or with a Day Care. I did view a couple Day care Centers in town but j...
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- Why would you pay for daycare when your husband is not working? Sounds like a raw deal to me. Perhaps you can have a friend who needs a few extra bucks (like may...
- I'm not sure exactly where you are writing from but my kids are at Montessori on the Lake in Lake Forest and I love it. I decided to put them in daycare rather than a...
- Hi Rachel, As a daycare provider myself, my advice to you would be daycare over a baby sitter, A baby sitter will now allow your child to explore friendships, and inte...
Am I Crazy to Leave My Job?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on April 6, 2011
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I'm thinking about leaving my job of eight years and could use some level headed comments about whether I'm crazy or not. So... the situation is this: I hate my job. I...
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- I would keep the job for now and see how it is living on one salary. Save yours and when the time comes to relocate, quit.
- I was in similar situation after my daughter was born. I quit my job and while it was a little challenging in the beginning eliminating an income it was so worth it. M...
- You have done it for eight years, unless you feel you will self destruct if you wait it out until summer, stay on for the sake of your family. When they understand th...
SAHM Wondering How Others Deal with Family Finances
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on October 22, 2008
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The biggest thing my husband and I fight about is money. My problem is that as a SAHM, I feel undervalued. My husband works all the time but, of course, so do I. The d...
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- After I had my first child I worked full time. I always thought that SAHM were incredibly lucky and had always wished that I could stop working. After my second child ...
- Sounds like major issues are happening at your house! My husband works, a lot of hours, and I stay home with our 3 children. He feels that half of his paycheck is mi...
- I also SAH and feel like I don't have my own money. I do not need permission to spend at all (NO WAY!) but DH always asks what was this for, etc because he is a detail...
Not Sure What to Do..........
Asked by ✿.3. from Reading
on March 15, 2012
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This is more of a rant than anything but I'll solicit any type of advice that is out there. I'm having family problems/issues right now. I work full time and I have ...
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- In all honesty tomorrow moring wake up...get yourself dressed and ready...and leave! You hubby has a car right (sounds like it). He can bring them to school. He will g...
- Oh I certainly wouldn't recommend you leave him over this. He has lost his confidence in himself. It happened to my DH when he lost his job. He was unemployed for 8...
- I am really sorry to hear your situation. I often dream of having my husband home with our son while I get to work outside of the house, but I know that nothing would ...
Young 5'S Programs
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on May 3, 2010
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Does anyone know of any Young 5's or similar programs in the Warren/Sterling Heights/Macomb County area? Public, Private, Charter-anything? We have a 4 yr old daught...
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- Depending on where you live in Warren, you have a couple of options. There is a program in Warren Woods school district called the Great Start Readiness Program. Its...
- Our district cut this program last fall, so when I looked for one last year for my son the only one I found was the Fraser district. I ended up not enrolling him, but...
- Anchor Bay School District has one. It's Monday-Thursdays, 3.5 hours a day. www.anchorbay.misd.net
My Husband Lost His Job. Unfortunately, T
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 17, 2010
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He got hired at a great place, that would provide further training to him, because he is a recent graduate in the field and had great internships, so the boss knew he...
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- That has probably happened to quite a few of us in life. I know that happened to me. And I still am not quite sure why. I have since gotten another job and have had th...
- I agree with J.L. Getting a Master's Degree at this time probably isn't the best idea. It would make future employers feel like they'd have to pay him more than the ...
- Your husband should not worry about his credibility under these circumstances. As so many have already said, this is becoming the "norm" for many highly qualified US ...
Food Stamp Issue
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on December 12, 2006
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I am very upset right now, and am really not sure what to do. My family and I are not "poor" but we are very low income. My husband had a good job (where I did not h...
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- When my husband was laid off 3 weeks after our daughter was born (I was not working, planned to go back to work, but my daughter has health issues so I am a SAHM)I wen...
- The Food Stamp worker is required to explain to you (clearly) the income limits - she should have done this at your first meeting. You can call the main line at her o...
- I work for a partner agency to HHSC (Food Stamp office). She should have never told you that you qualified for a certain amount before she processed it. I would file a...
Ex-husband Is Becoming a Stay-at-home Dad and Slacking on Child Support...
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on December 7, 2011
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Hi mamas!
My ex-husband and I have a wonderful 4 year old son. My ex-husband gets him on Wednesday nights for dinner and every other weekend. Our divorce paperwork ...
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- This is a tough one........compromises must be met. You BOTH have to give a little.
- This is a tough one! I don't think he should get away with paying "whatever, whenever", but if he is only making $400 or so a month, he can't pay you $400 or $600. I...
- Unfortunately I would be in immediate communication with my attorney. Most states have formal support guidelines, and I would be nervous to have any form of "side" ag...
