As a stay-at-home mother, I felt like I had to put my career on hold because the cost of childcare is just too high. The €420 'baby boost' feels like a sticking plaster, it's a temporary fix and doesn't address the systemic issues we face when trying to balance work and family. Without real change in the childcare sector, many parents are effectively trapped.
The double Child Benefit payments around Christmas are a short-term relief but not a sustainable solution. Parents like myself need a better way to manage the costs of raising children and supporting our careers. It's disheartening to see opportunities slip through my fingers just because I can’t afford childcare.
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