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Critical Thinking Assumptions

Scenario Two:
Celeste is a wife and mother of two young children. She is in her mid-30’s 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 the 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:
Celeste will like going back to work.
Celeste will like her new job.
The 45-minute commute will not be an issue for her.
The changes will make the family happier.
Jim will spend more time with the family.
Jim will not be as tired all the time.
Celeste assumes the kids will like being in daycare.
Celeste assumes she is comfortable with putting her children in daycare.

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