It often seems in present economic circumstances that a young couple can't really make it financially unless both plan to work full-time. But God never gives His children instructions or principles that are impossible to follow.
What is really needed more than both marriage partners planning to work full-time is that the man make sober, serious preparations in order to "provide for his own". He is especially responsible to see that his courtship and marriage is characterized by having enough cattle. "Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterward build thine house" (Prov. 24:2727Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. (Proverbs 24:27)).
A wife and family can't be supported on the wage earned at a fast food restaurant. There's nothing wrong or dishonorable about working at such a job. It can provide excellent training and discipline for future responsibilities. But, dear young brother, if you're going to accept the responsibility of marriage and family, be sure you've equipped yourself with the skills necessary to get a job paying an adequate wage.