Why Are You Better Off If You Work Part Time? (UK)

Question

Quite a few women I work with were full time. When they had kids, they went part time, working half a week. I thought they just wanted to spend time with the kids, but they say that they are better off financially by working part time. I can't understand that. Do they get paid a grant or something for looking after their kids?

Answer 1

No, we are not getting grants do stay home and look after the kids and work p-t.  For some families, the cost of a daycare or a babysitter is quite high and not worth their while working because it's like working to pay the daycare or sitter.  Some women prefer to work p-t so they can stay home and take part in raising their kids and see them grow.  Hope this answers your question.