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old woman · 07-03-2009, 05:47 PM

What if your health has a major problem? You are living high on the hog now with two homes and a nice lifestyle but since you make so much a cut to a smaller amount would hurt you more than most.

I would work full time until the last child leaves home so if you were to have a stroke or something your expenses would be reduced. Then you could move to the vacation home and sell the family home if you can't afford both.

Part time would be kinda scary because you would be putting off earnings into years where you might not be able. Also part time doesn't always get you the same respect and opportunities as full time. If you reduce the worry and stress you might not be worth as much.

07-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#20
old woman Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 289	What if your health has a major problem? You are living high on the hog now with two homes and a nice lifestyle but since you make so much a cut to a smaller amount would hurt you more than most. I would work full time until the last child leaves home so if you were to have a stroke or something your expenses would be reduced. Then you could move to the vacation home and sell the family home if you can't afford both. Part time would be kinda scary because you would be putting off earnings into years where you might not be able. Also part time doesn't always get you the same respect and opportunities as full time. If you reduce the worry and stress you might not be worth as much.