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Extra Workday vs Childcare

Estimate how much an additional working day adds to household income after childcare, travel and other work costs.

Worked example

An additional £110 take-home may become only £30 after childcare, transport and meals, changing how attractive the extra day looks.

Frequently asked questions

Should government childcare support be deducted?

Use the childcare amount you actually expect to pay after any support applicable to you.

Why include total time committed?

It lets you see the effective return for the time the extra workday removes from your personal time.

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