Afford to be a SAHM

How do yall afford to stay home in todays world? With 3 kids child care is insane. My salary isnt able to cover it. I have to stay home. But now we cant pay our regular bills on just my husbands salary. Idk what to do. Should I work nights?? How is that doable? I cant sleep while the kids are awake. This seems impossible.
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I'm sorry I can't help, I wish I could be a sahm :( I can only suggest looking at jobs you might be able to do with the kids to top up money, maybe odd delivery jobs like leaflets, parcels etc being a rep for a company that uses magazines like Avon

It’s not for everyone but have a look for parish council clerk jobs, it’s not necessarily an easy job but most are work from him and the hours are flexible. I work from home for 25 hours per week and don’t get me wrong my son is in nursery because I work for a bigger council and need to get loads done but realistically I could choose to have him at home as there’s nothing saying I need to do the hours during the day. There’s lots of parish councils looking for a clerk to do 6 hours ish a week and the odd evening meeting which could suit you if you’re able to do the job. Happy to help you look for something if you wanna message me xx

We save money on childcare by me not working during the day and I work evening shifts at a restaurant + tips. That means I leave dad at home to do bedtime with the kids and I work until around 10/11pm on a 0 hour contract. It’s not ideal but it allows me to bring in what we need to cover bills my end

I’m a stay at home mum we have 2 kids. Partner works full time and I get universal credit, I used to be a hairdresser so I will cut and colour family’s hair for abit of cash but I have to do that in evenings when my partner is back from work

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