@mickeyc-- And I agree with you, believe me, but knowing that I can replace with a full timer and gain tht much income is what gets me. I know it's terrible to think that way but sometimes its necessary financially though. I do have a clause in my contract that if a need for a full time space comes along, I have the right to terminate a part time for a full time. I have never done that to anyone though and my hubby doesn't think I should do that, and I really don't want to offend the family because with will be full time with 2 kids in the fall.