What was the typical economic environment for ancient Roman citizens? Did everyone have a 9-5 job? What kinds of jobs? Did both parents work?

by EchoRadius

Wondering if it was anything like the nuclear family of today, or if it completely different.

cleopatra_philopater

You might find our FAQ to be helpful, particularly the sections on Daily life in the Roman world and The Roman economy. I would like to direct your attention to these answers from the FAQ specifically:

Did people in the ancient world have jobs in a modern sense?

Living as a non-wealthy person in ancient Rome how confident could I be that I would not starve as long as I had a trade?

Describe urban home life for Ancient Romans

The above written by our very own /u/XenophontheAthenian.

Also:
What was life like for a boy in Ancient Rome? by the fantastic /u/Celebreth.