I think the average american drives 22-24 miles each way to work. That is also close the averge mpg. So 10 gallons a week to drive to work. Child care is easily $150 week.... Car payment about $75 a week. So at $5 bucks a gallon... It costs $275 a week to drive to work. After taxes what does someone making 10-$12 an hour take home? Better to quit and walk to work close to home and work hours that are available/ do not require daycare. -- Just Imho --