Originally Posted by
OldBiff
It is if you can’t afford it. Having a kid is hard, it’s harder when you’re broke. Just like buying a house that’s 80% of your take home is a poor choice, having a stay at home spouse and then having a child is a poor choice. What’s so confusing about that? Your entry level job isn’t supposed to support your wife and kids. How much do you think an entry level marketing person makes out of college? I promise you they don’t get the days off and QOL a pilot gets.
If you took this job then had a kid, you made a choice. If you had a kid and took this job, you made a choice. If you can’t make ends meet then you made a poor financial choice.
That entry level marketing job probably starts at 55-65k, with weekends and holidays off, a real 401k match, 2 weeks of vacation that can be used sporadically, and the peace of mind knowing that your second year salary won't be less.
I have done both careers - and even though I get off 3 more days a month, it sure does not feel that way; between commuting, late finishes, and early starts.