If you have a total family income over £60k you should be able to afford childcare, unless you've over extended yourself with too large a mortgage or other outgoings.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, 3 replies, latest was 11 years ago)

Universal childcare would provide a massive boost to the economy by allowing people to go back to work and earn and pay tax, as well as providing an immediate cash boost in peoples pockets which would be spent and would therefore also benefit the economy.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, Reply)

means testing and arbitrary limits add costs and cause problems but save little
(Bazongaloid, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 10:58, Reply)

Unusual for me
But I agree with Al
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:03, Reply)

My friend has one son and recently gave birth to twins
Its actually cheaper for her to hire a nanny than to send them to nursery
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:08, Reply)

Plus gives the dad a different pair of tits to stare at

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:24, Reply)

bollocks
£60k between 2 people is not a lot of money when you take away tax, NI, mortgage, travel, council tax, food... what would improve things would be greater employer flexibility re hours and working from home, for those careers where it's possible. the idea that you have to be visible at your desk at all times is old-fashioned now that we can be 24/7 contactable.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:09, Reply)

I'm on a roll here!
I agree with Swipey too! 'Presentism' is generally management power-tripping, disguised as 'teamwork', 'efficiency' or other such bollocks
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:21, Reply)

Depends entirely on what job you are doing.
I work remotely form our main office and it's actually a hindrance so I once I move I'll be back in the main office.

Some jobs can certainly be done remotely, but a lot of jobs do need people to be in a place during business hours as it's often more efficient to have a quick chat and show someone something than it is to make phone calls and send email.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:24, Reply)

but if sometimes parents could start working from home at 7ish, then deal with school run, then be in office, then leave for school run and tea, then be back working online from 8ish
that would help. instead of, you MUST be here 8.30-6.30 or whatever. so long as you meet your work deadlines well, are available to colleagues and clients, and are in the office a lot, the rigid hours aren't necessary like they used to be.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:28, Reply)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Yeah, parents can do some work from home and then do the school run. Because children get themselves up, dressed, washed and fed without any input from a parent.

Oh swipe, you truly know nothing about children
(Bazongaloid, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:29, Reply)

Tha parent would be worn out, tired and stressed to hell more than the average worker.

( GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Wed 4 Jun 2014, 11:41, Reply)

Back working online from 8ish? In the evening? After a day of work and running around after kids?
I think you've been dropped on your fucking head.
(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Wed 4 Jun 2014, 12:01, Reply)