 | I agree with karader. Sometimes I write my husband a letter (book) just to get things out in the open. I'm an easy crier when I get mad or upset about something and he can't stand to see me cry, so I put in on paper and most of the time he will sit down and discuss this with me.
Like someone else said, sit down and figure out what you are making then subtract all of your expenses, i.e. taxes, child care, gas, tires, clothing, lunch expense, parking, car payment, etc. Anything that is related to your job. Then subtract it from your income. We did this and figured out I would be working 40 hours for around $150.00 ($3.75 per hour). We made the decision for me to work from home. We also have an older car that is paid for so we cut the car payment out.
You may also consider things that you are will to sacrifice in order to stay home. Put this information in the letter and after looking at it he may decide that you have a point and will be more willing to sit down and talk about it.
Keep in mind that if you decide to make this dicision on your own and it ends your marriage, you will HAVE to work to support yourself, so don't be toooo hasty on this decision. You would really be hurting your entire family.
Good luck & let us know what happens. |
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