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Well, our family actually does make it on one income (but it ain't easy). My husband has a good job and makes about $100K/yr.

Sounds like a lot of money, but again...on Long Island it's just enough to get by with a modicum of comfort.

I have not taken a job myself, because quite frankly, it isn't worth it. The cost of hiring a babysitter for the kids every day after school would chew up way too much of that second salary, and of course, Uncle Sam would come calling for even more tax money.

Besides...I did 15 years in the workforce before I had the kids. I don't WANT to go back to work. I like being Mom, and I am willing to sacrifice some creature comforts in order to stay that way. I do wish, however, that the government didn't take half our income. Unfortunately, I don't see the tax situation in NY changing in my lifetime, so...as soon as hubby can retire, we are OUT OF HERE for good.