We're about to move and the 2 potential schools DS1 may go to have clubs after school but not "after school clubs" i.e, at 3pm I can put him down for 45min activities but that's it, whereas in the current school it's basically childcare until 6pm.
What do people do in this situation? Do you finish work early? Do you have a childminder? I only work 2 days a week, am self-employed and don't earn much (i.e., I just about break even) and don't have any family that could help, nor will I have friends since I'm moving to a new area.
I don't know what to do, finishing work at 2.15pm or 3.15 (if I find a club) to be there at pick up really cuts my day short and seems a waste since I'm going to be paying for DS2 to be at nursery. Really it means I'll be able to work even less and therefore earn even less!
How do people do it? Sometimes, I feel it's pointless trying to have a career, I should just be a SAHM at least I wouldn't have any outgoings attached to being self-employed! Aaaaargh!
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How do you combine work and school pick-ups?
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nifaitniafaire · 28/07/2014 08:41
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