Yes, I did the sums and for me it definitely wasn't worth returning to work. It would have actually COST me. This was mainly because DH is on a very good income and I am not capable of earning a professional income, yet. My work experience included childcare and hospitality... Both very poorly paid. Also with two children in childcare (at the time) that alone would have cost over $600 per week as DH earns too much to get any rebate. We also have a DD in a private school and money is too tight for me to work and risk it becoming tighter. Me staying at home just made financial sense... Plus the cincher was that I have a chronic health condition that means I have very poor quality sleep. I hope to complete a Dip Ed and become a teacher and eventually earn a professional wage... But not until my youngest is at school. It just makes sense for US on so many levels.