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writes:Just wanting others honest opinions on this and what I should do!I'm university educated, been in a great job since uni. My partner also has a great secure job. We both earn an average wage so not high but not something we struggle on. I did invest a lot of time and money into my career and still currently enrolled in another degree.I am trying to work out what I'll do when it comes to having children...which may be in the next year or 2.I am the type who doesnt like to not be working, or keeping myself busy. On the other hand, im really keen to be at home with my baby/children before they begin school so want to enjoy this time also.My current friend pays a fortune for day care for a couple days per wk to work and doesnt get much income at the end of the day. So I was considering looking into family day carer work so i can work from home but have a small income. However my family all seemed to react weird about this idea. One friend was really supportive because she said she struggled during maternity leave, but others seem to react like i'm selfish or strange for having too much energy and learning yet another qual to get into this type of work.Am a weird for thinking this way? DO you think it selfish to invest a lot of time and money into a career and then change the whole career suddenly because of children? Because after 5 , or even a couple years i'd probably go back to the type of work i'm qualified in?I just get frustrated that people get stuck in jobs or situations where they arent happy. I like to look at options and be open to opportunities. Is this weird?thanks in advance
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 January 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for your answers, it's reassured me a lot :)
Did a bit of research and there is a qualification I required, and the only drawback of that is over 100 hrs of practical experience included. This would be ok if i wasn't already working 40 hr week! I'll keep looking into it but I'm glad it isn't a bit over zealous :)
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (10 January 2012):
 Not weird just totally refreshing to hear from a woman who is far-sighted and actually PLANNING for her future children's welfare. You go girl.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 January 2012): It's weird to some people because they have no ambition or imagination. They prefer to stay in their comfort zone and are jealous of people like you.
It's not weird OP it sounds like a great idea. Life is there to be lived how you see fit and in a way that makes you happy that is all. Who cares what other people think? They just want you to feel as bored and shitty about your life as they do. You can have 40 degrees in 40 different things and have as many careers as you want. It's your life, if people prefer to be lazy, stuck in jobs they don't like then that's their problem.
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (10 January 2012):
 Check out your state's equirments for family day care, or get a copy of the regulations. In my state you dont need qualifications to provide in home care, but most people do find they need to make changes in their home to meet regulatory requirments.
Also make enquiries regarding child care rebates, I think they are paid through ATO and are means tested, you may be able to afford working just enough hours per week to keep your hand in at your chosen career.
Good luck which ever you chose!
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