What's the true value of a stay-at-home mom? - Money
There is much discussion surrounding what it costs to raise a child, but a large portion of the expense can be reduced by having a mom stay at home with her kids. This often thankless job doesn't pay in the same way as a traditional occupation, however, leaving the matriarch of the family to garner her wages in snuggles and a somewhat delayed feeling of accomplishment.
In honor of Mother's Day, we attempt to answer the question of "what would these homebound heroes make if they were paid in dollars?"
Got kids?
While it's not an exact science, the calculator provided at Salary.com is a nice starting point for figuring out the currency value of a stay-at-home mom. Since the amount of work will multiply with each child added to the household, a mom with a handful of young ones in the home (especially those who haven't entered school yet) will increase her worth.The value of add-ons
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