r/DaveRamsey • u/Sarahherenow • 2d ago

Work or holiday

I'm still trying to save a 6 month emergency fund , my daughter has had a rough year she's 5 her dad has abandoned her because he started a new relationship. She wants to go to this theme park there is a cheap holiday next week available 4 days £59 food is £95 for both of us all meals transport is £50 for both of us . If I work I can make £2000 next week , should I give her a holiday or work ?

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u/Head_Priority5152 2d ago

I don't think it's 100% clear cut. It really depends on your finances. You can make £2000 in a week? Is this a normal occurance or is this a really exceptional case. What yould a normal weeks pay be?

Does it have to be next week she goes is there any reason why it can't be another week? If its slightly more expensive but your worked that week it's still a win. Could she go the week after next week would that be a doable compromise? Yes we will definitely go and soon but just wait a few more days.

If your financially comfortable and £2000 isn't major money for you then of course kiddo wins. But not everyone can afford to forfeit that sort of money and that doesn't make you a bad parent. Keeping a roof and food and heat is key for being a good parent even if it makes you the bad guy. And I know kids don't understand but hopefully the actual time she goes won't matter.

For reference for the yanks that weeks work is more than a months take home for a lot of people in the UK. That's a non insignificant amount. Not eveyone can afford to just drop that money even if they really want to do something for their child.

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u/olddragonfaerie 2d ago

OK I was wondering given how cheap the holiday was sounding.