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Subject: The pros and cons of returning to work after having a baby
Dear [Name],
Hello, and welcome to the Baby and Finances course. We hope you’ll learn a lot about how to take some of the financial stress out of the many decisions you will have to make about being a parent and doing the best for your baby and family.
The Pros and Cons of Returning to Work after Having a Baby
One of the biggest decisions a woman will have to make is if and when to return to work after having a baby. In some cases, her employer will offer maternity leave and other benefits. A career-minded and/or professional woman such as a doctor will often be glad to return to work after maternity leave. But in some cases, they might actually be glad to be a stay-at-home mom, so they can get out of the rat race for a time and enjoy their child when they are young.
Financial Issues
A key consideration is what the couple can reasonably afford. Can they manage on one salary alone? The question is not always that clear, however. Many daycare centers do not accept children under the age of six months, which means either staying at home or finding a childminder. The cost of the childcare, however, might be equal to or more than what the woman is bringing home and all the costs involved in relation to going back to work, such as transportation. It might not make sense to hand over both your child and all your wages.
10 Day Ecourse: First Child
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The pros and cons of returning to work after having a baby
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The pros and cons of being a work-at-home mom
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Maternity leave and pay - finding out where you stand
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Paternity leave - options for dads
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Telling your employer that you're pregnant
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Pros and cons of childcare in your home
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Pros and cons of childcare away from home
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Should you pay a relative for childcare?
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Tax credit for childcare
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Financial considerations when your child is sick
