I know people used to do it, but how do parents of young kids do 40 hours/week in the office? School starts at 9, ends at 4. Aftercare is full. Afterschool Nannie’s seem nonexistent, or charge $30/hour.

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No kidding. Independently wealthy/spouse who makes the big bucks? Or family help.

Not sure how possible on a fed gov salary without one of the above three circumstances.

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It's so hard! Now, with RTO policies and a one —or two-hour commute, when do you spend time as a family or help with homework, etc.?

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