[Roos_Girl]

I wonder that myself. I'm in my early 30's and absolutely hate the "women's movement" for basically making me have to work. We don't have children yet, but I don't think either of us feel like we can afford them and time's starting to get short. We might be able to get by, by the skin of our teeth, on just my husband's salary, but it would be very uncomfortable, and definitely there would be no savings to keep us afloat in case of hard times ahead.

I have been considering asking about a telecommute a couple days per week, but it may be difficult to talk the boss into.

[linda_22003]

"I'm in my early 30's and absolutely hate the "women's movement" for basically making me have to work."

No one is forcing you to work. If it's important to both of you that you stay home, he's just going to have to make more money.

[John O]

We don't have children yet, but I don't think either of us feel like we can afford them and time's starting to get short.

If you are ever going to have them have them NOW. You'll find a way to make ends meet. Money is always flexible. Time isn't. If you put off having the kids you may never and you will regret it.

No one can ever afford kids but have them anyway.

My wife (now passed on) and myself started very late. I find myself widowed with a 5 yr old daughter at the age of 45 desperately wanting more kids. Children are the only lasting mark we leave on this world. Have them while you can.