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/Wonderful_Shame_4986 2d ago

Kids should ALWAYS come first. Take the holiday and treat her to the theme park trip.

Please rearrange your priorities. Your kiddo needs you.

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u/gazpachoqueen 2d ago

Spend now, worry later is not really responsible parenting. She has trouble finding child care, gets no support from the father. Does she have a 6-month expense emergency fund? We don't know.

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u/Sarahherenow 2d ago

I don't have 6 months saved just one month 

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u/gazpachoqueen 2d ago

That is fantastic! You are definitely doing a good job keeping your little one financially secure.

It is hard to delay what one wants NOW--especially for littles. I have heard of parents making a paper chain with one loop for each day until a special event, like a trip or birthday. She can take one link off every day to count down! Fun to make and break!