Most of us have to work unfortunately just to stay alive, but for many of us we may actually find ourselves worse off in work than out of it! This surely is a fact that should not exsist but sadly, this is often the case. With the way the benefits system works it is no wonder many people chose to stay at home rather than go out to work and find a career.
Many people earn just too much money to allow them any help with childcare costs or rent / mortgage and therefore have to struggle day to day even if they are working full time. Many people that struggle he most are people that are on the minimum wage or pretty close to it. If you are a mother or father wishing to return to work after the birth of a child and are considering full time nursery care then you have to consider the fees compared to the actual earnings you will be taking home. Did you know that putting a child in nursery full time every day can cost over £800 per month, often making minimum wage jobs seem pretty pointless.
You should consider the benefits of working other than the money though when making your decision such as the satisfaction you might get from it and the social aspects as well as how it may help your future career choices.