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Originally posted by bilmore
...minds wither if you don't use them.
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Um...I'm not sure I like what you're implying here.
Another idea is doing work from home - for yourself or doing a little contract work after - or instead of - taking some time off. When you count commute time, tolls, daycare, maid, car expenses, etc., it doesn't take that much income to equal your old salary anyway, or at least enough to live on without buying Ramen in bulk. You can limit the hours to whatever you are comfortable with - I don't ever put in more than 15/wk and have surpassed my (admittedly puny) salary from last year. (just - don't neglect to pay your quarterlies to the IRS or you get a nasty surprise in April.)
Of course, it depends what type of work you do, but for the most part it can definitely be done. And there's no better feeling than billing in your P.J.'s because you just didn't get around to changing because you were busy playing with the baby - and realizing the client probably thinks you are wearing a suit.
-TL
