First, be realistic about the short term, Don’t ignore the long-term impact
- Leaving your job to be a full-time parent is an important decision on many levels—financial and emotional as well as professional.
- To help make a sound decision, look at both the short- and long-term impact on your finances.
- As a couple, talk through the personal and professional implications and come to some agreements in advance.
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