My dua cent...
Firstly, I shan't ask why are u contributing so much and wat is
ur husband contribution since as a family, both parents shld
play a part. Every family got 一本难念的经. I shall not pry since
you did not mention...
Coming from not a TD. I think while money is impt (u need money
to eat, transport, housing etc etc), trading too much time for
money will result in ur daughter drifting away from you. If ur
daughter is sensible then fine, but if not, she might think that
you dun care abt her, or worse, mix with the wrong company. Then
all sort of family problem might ensue. U may think that this
look like some TV Drama script but it can be very realistic
situation for quite alot of ppl nowadays...
Next is being OMO, I'm not a TD but other occupation also can
spend alot of time on work. But in the end, u must ask urself if it
is really worth it.
I always believe when ppl are young, they think they have a
power of youth(invinciblity), they trade their time and
health(working late) for money. And when they are old and
sick, they trade money for health. In the end, you will realise
that all that is lost is time. I'm pretty sure for long hours of
driving and irregular meals, u will have back problem and other
health problems.
Living might be hard, but as a mother, u do have a
responsibility to take care of ur daughter. So even if you shld
scrimp and save, I think it's better to try to spend less money and
spend more time with ur family. Sometimes earning more might not be
the solution while spending less is more feasible...
As for driving tips, U need to ask all these laojiaos here... I
only provide you with my 2 cents...