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    Taking on my girlfriend’s kids

    @katiefutty1 Kids at these ages are just exhausting. Even if they were your own kids they would be exhausting and frustrating. Yes, you'd maybe have more flexibility in how you parent if they were yours and my advice is that if you are serious about her and in it for the long term, then talk to...
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    It’s official… I was let go from my job yesterday, 7 months pregnant

    @robertjjones This is definitely a blessing in disguise although I know hard right now! In this case, I would definitely look at your legal options for discrimination. And if you haven't already, do not sign anything just yet!!! Have a lawyer look at it first. Don't let them bully you into...
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    OPINIONS WANTED - evaluating this maternity leave policy (in the U.S.)

    @yarnknitting This is similar to what I took for both my kids and how it worked out. I did 20 weeks, the last 6 weeks were unpaid both times. It was great, basically as good as it gets in the US.
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    School lottery blues- I guess we messed up!

    @deano1 I'd look into getting her into prek now part time for the rest of this year and see if you can then stay for K. Also find out about a waiting list. Where I am waiting lists move quite a bit, so it's always worth a try!
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    OPINIONS WANTED - evaluating this maternity leave policy (in the U.S.)

    @isaiah9six I'm Canadian but I live in NY now and quite a few of my friends had a lot of credit card debt after their 1 year maternity leave. I don't think people realize the financial burden it is to take that year off with the pay cut. Sure some people save on childcare too, but there are...
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