Scenario Two
Celeste is a wife and mother of two young children. She is in her mid-30s and has decided to go back to work. Her husband, a college professor, works an extra job, and so is tired all the time and does not spend enough time with the family. Celeste wants things to slow down for him. She will put the children in daycare. She'll have a 45-minute commute. The extra money will help Jim give up extra commitments. Economically, they will remain about the same but the burden will now be shared more fairly. She expects these changes will make the family happier.
Assumptions
1. If Celeste returns to work, Jim will quit his second job and spend more time with the family.
2. Jim will want Celeste to return to work.
3. The children will be happier in daycare.
4. Celeste will like the 45-minute commute to work.
5. Jim will slow down and have more energy.
6. Jim will give up his extra commitments.
Scenario Validations
Celeste should discuss the idea of returning to work......
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