The cost of going to work
I've posted this list in another thread but I'd like some further thoughts on this issue. Can anyone think of any other costs associated with working outside the home?
* Childcare (factor in extra nappies/extra prepackaged snacks/transport to and from and late collection fees)
* Work appropriate clothing, shoes, accessories.
* Work appropriate make up, hair products, other grooming costs.
* Transport to and from work... petrol, tickets, wear and tear on the car, parking.
* Meals at restuarants and/or take away/convenient food (because you will be too tired to cook from scratch every evening.
* Lunches and socializing (drinks and other expenses of attending work functions that you would rather not attend but have to)
* Stationery (maintaining a filofax etc)
* Other miscellaneous expenses like drycleaning work suits etc.
These are some of the costs I incurred last time I worked outside the home... but as I have been a SAHM for 4 years now I might have forgotten a few.