Last night as my husband was rubbing my aching back, he began to tell me how much he admired me. I asked him why, and he said it was because I had worked through my entire pregnancy. To fill you in a little, I was horribly sick all day, every day until I was 16 weeks along. I only left early one day because I couldn’t keep anything down that day. I have been fortunate to be able to work through my pregnancy, but also have not had much of a choice. I carry my insurance through work, and would really like to have that coverage for my little girl’s delivery. When I explained this to my husband, he still said he admired me for going to work every day because he knew it was difficult for me. It really made me feel good to know that he noticed me working hard even through being tired, cranky, and sick. It also made me feel like I was doing the right thing by continuing to work as long as I can. Sometimes it is just nice to hear a little praise from someone!
A Few Really Hidden Costs Of Working October 16, 2008
This list and it’s information was taken from a book I just ordered called “You Can Afford To Stay Home With Your Kids” by Malia McCawley Wyckoff and Mary Snyder. (List found on page 28)
1. Business Trips. How come an all-expense-paid business trip always ends up costing you so much of your own money? We estimate that we usually spent at least $150 for every week we spent out of town on business – some of which went for horribly overpriced airport gifts for the kids.
2. Fund Raisers. It’s hard to say no, particularly at the office. Even in companies with a “No Solicitation” policy, it’s not unusual for parents to bring in the school’s latest fund-raising effort. We’ve seen everything from raffle tickets to pizza kits. Girl Scout cookies were even known to cause office stampedes.
3. Interoffice Gambling. Who hasn’t tossed a couple of bucks into the football pool, the baby-weight pool, or the Academy Awards pool?
4. Multilevel Marketing Products. There’s one in every office. They’re either selling cosmetics, home accessories, cleaning products, jewelry, plastic food containers, or toys.
5. Sunshine Funds. Many companies request that employess kick in $1 per paycheck to be used for officer parties, employee picnics, and the like.
These are just some more things we spend our money on when we are working. It is very eye-opening when you start looking at exactly where your money is going. I liked this list and wanted to share it. I’m hoping this book will give me a little more insight on living on one income.
