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coolhandslucas t1_j8wl9jj wrote

We're looking around the tewksbury area its $1,900 to $2,100 a month. It's almost at the point where it might be cheaper for my wife to stop working. My friend pays over $3,000 a month for his 4 year old and 2 year old in chelmsford, and that's only 3 days a week.

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Alacri-Tea t1_j8wrgvo wrote

Kind reminder that daycare is temporary and being out of the workforce can cost you or your wife both retirement savings and career growth. Just something to keep in mind even if you're breaking even right now.

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coolhandslucas t1_j8wvgvs wrote

True, definitely something that will be factored into what we decide.

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EndTimesImFine t1_j91gera wrote

I did stop working because of this. We have two kids in for two days a week for $1600/month just for socializing, housework time for me, etc. I made a good salary and I could not justify the price of full time care. We previously had family watching our kids full time which was huge.

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