She runs a small day care business out of her home in Milpitas, Calif., and recently expanded her services to include after-school care. The business brings in about $30,000 annually, she says, far less than the $150,000 her husband earned in the marketing and sales job he lost over a year ago. “It’s peanuts,” she says.

Wow! Ya think?  Who would've guessed that running a daycare out of your home wouldn't be as profitable as working for a large sales/marketing firm? The economy is really shaking things up.  This is SOOOO different than it was 5 years ago.

Maybe if she wasn't such an IDIOT, she could get a good job like her husband.  Better let your hubby do the thinking there, lady. I'd say you're about one good bump on the head from being the intellectual equal of the kids you babysit.

And I predict there will soon be one less editor with a job in her local area as well.  (See, that's what a degree in economics is good for these days.  Kneel before me, humble peasants.)  

--Alby

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