Most people had kids when they were poor in the first place and they were made more impoverished after having them. So if they are suffering it's their own fault. You volunteered for a lifetime of being in debt. It was your choice.
Ron
of MD
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Oct 15, 2009 14:49:24 PM
Recession success story
I lost my job in December '08 and decided to take the plunge of trying to combine working from home and being a mom. It has paid off in spades. I was able to parlay my job experience into a good stream of freelancing projects and it looks like it just might pay enough for me to sustain it. We have been penny pinching and coupon cutting too, but I am grateful for this turn of events. Of course, I am now working harder than I was when I went to an office everyday. But I am also so much happier!
Kate
of NY
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Oct 14, 2009 15:58:52 PM
Balancing "back to school?"
It's amazing - and impressive - that so many moms are heading back to school. It's great that it will enhance their job prospects, but my question is how in the world do they find time to take classes and juggle motherhood and jobs along with school? Like me, many moms struggle to juggle work and home. I can't imagine adding school into the mix - and admire those who do. I'd love to hear from moms just how they do it. Are dads stepping up? Are sitters coming so they can go to class? Are they choosing online courses and doing it late at night?
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Ron of MD @ Oct 15, 2009 14:49:24 PM
Kate of NY @ Oct 14, 2009 15:58:52 PM
Erin Mantz of MD @ Oct 14, 2009 13:54:58 PM
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