I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

When I got laid off from my full-time job in 2016, I decided to start my own business in the wedding industry and working as a content creator.

I'm grateful that I've built a career where I can decide how many hours a week I want to work and can be more flexible on my income.

I also fear that when she goes to school in a year and a half, and I can work more again, I'll be behind in my career.

If we were solely doing this for financial reasons, it might not be the best idea for our family.

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