Originally Posted by
sturg33
Being both 100% parent and 100% income earner greatly reduces your ability to earn higher income, in my personal opinion.
I don't have a child, which frees up a heck of a lot more time for me to find other ways to focus on making money.. whether that's working longer hours to earn better performance reviews/bonuses... researching investment opportunities... or creating my side business... all of which I have done
(oh, and before 57 screams about my privilege, I grew up lower class)