CHILDCARE Is NOT Expensive.... Having CHILDREN Is Expensive!!

[mommyneedsadayoff]

The fact I don't know what MK is, must mean I really am poor .

It's Michael Kors...expensive designer stuff

My clothes come from target, thrift shops, and the clearance aisle of outlet malls

As for childcare being expensive...yea, so what? Is it news that raising children costs quite a bit of money? Seems like it has very little to do with the cost, and much more to do with parents not wanting to take on the responsibility it entails. People are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck and it always seems to be the care of their child that should be first in line to be reduced. It's never the cable, internet, car, cell phone, ect. They "need" those things, but yea, good childcare is expendable once they find something cheaper.

[Thriftylady]

It's Michael Kors...expensive designer stuff

My clothes come from target, thrift shops, and the clearance aisle of outlet malls

As for childcare being expensive...yea, so what? Is it news that raising children costs quite a bit of money? Seems like it has very little to do with the cost, and much more to do with parents not wanting to take on the responsibility it entails. People are struggling and living paycheck to paycheck and it always seems to be the care of their child that should be first in line to be reduced. It's never the cable, internet, car, cell phone, ect. They "need" those things, but yea, good childcare is expendable once they find something cheaper.

Never heard of it . I shop the same places you do though. However I do need to buy new scrub tops soon, and have been having a hard time finding them in my size at the thrift store. They seem to expensive to buy new. Sigh.

[Blackcat31]

As for childcare being expensive...yea, so what?

I've heard internet, cell phoneservice, car insurance and rent/mortgages, Red Bull and cigarettes are expensive too but you rarely hear anyone write blog articles or news stories about it.

[sharlan]

My housekeepers charge me $30 an hour per housekeeper. I have 3 that come. That comes out to $90 AN HOUR for 3 hours of cleaning (or $270 per service).

I have to watch 2 kids for 50 hours to make that much.

I don't complain because I CHOSE to hire them, therefore, pay their wages.

It costs to pay someone else to handle your responsibility whether it be daycare, auto mechanic, or housekeeper.

[Mike]

My housekeepers charge me $30 an hour per housekeeper. I have 3 that come. That comes out to $90 AN HOUR for 3 hours of cleaning (or $270 per service).
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It costs to pay someone else to handle your responsibility whether it be daycare, auto mechanic, or housekeeper.

housekeeper - $30/hr
auto mechanic - $60/hr
plumber/electrician - $60/hr
lawyer - $100/hr
most professional services - $35 to $120/hr
daycare provider - $20/hr :confused:
I guess daycare isn't a profession. ::

[Magic]

housekeeper - $30/hr
auto mechanic - $60/hr
plumber/electrician - $60/hr
lawyer - $100/hr
most professional services - $35 to $120/hr
daycare provider - $20/hr :confused:
I guess daycare isn't a profession. ::

in BC Can
Auto 107 hr
plumber 60-80 hr
electrican 80 hr
lawyer 200 and up hr
day care 5-7 hr ....