DH didn't make partner - dealing with imminent major reduction of HHI

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 32 yo DH makes $275k as an in house attorney. Why does he half to go to the the govt?

Gee, I make $220 in house. 275 is awesome.

[Anonymous]

Are you living on your $300K + salary, or are you living more modestly?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

My 32 yo DH makes $275k as an in house attorney. Why does he half to go to the the govt?

your marginal tax rate is 33%.

We make 150k combined and our marginal tax rate is 28% and I'm not complaining.

I think she meant "have to go to the government" and was suggesting
that op's dh look in house so the pay cut isn't as large.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

My 32 yo DH makes $275k as an in house attorney. Why does he half to go to the the govt?

your marginal tax rate is 33%.

We make 150k combined and our marginal tax rate is 28% and I'm not complaining.

I think she meant "have to go to the government" and was suggesting
that op's dh look in house so the pay cut isn't as large.

Yes, that's what I meant, sorry for the typo! Lots of great in house jobs out there, especially for 7-10 years experience like OP's husband. And my DH works 9-6, no weekends, and comes to every school event, unless there is something big going on at work which is only 1-2 times a year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 32 yo DH makes $275k as an in house attorney. Why does he half to go to the the govt?

Gee, I make $220 in house. 275 is awesome.

Yes, I would love to know this imaginary company where a 32 yo makes that in house.

[Anonymous]

Leave him for a partner

[Anonymous]

only like 10% of biglaw associates make partner, so this was very predictable. Most turn out just fine.

[Anonymous]

Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

And he would take an enormous salary cut (much more than going govt or in-house). And may have to leave the area, which OP is hesitant to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

And he would take an enormous salary cut (much more than going govt or in-house). And may have to leave the area, which OP is hesitant to do.

Wow, these are some great options. I think OP is not understanding the concept of making concessions, exploring Plan B, growing up and putting on her big girl panties, sucking it up, et al.........

Op sounds like a spoiled child who wants everything her way. Life is not like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

And he would take an enormous salary cut (much more than going govt or in-house). And may have to leave the area, which OP is hesitant to do.

Wow, these are some great options. I think OP is not understanding the concept of making concessions, exploring Plan B, growing up and putting on her big girl panties, sucking it up, et al.........

Op sounds like a spoiled child who wants everything her way. Life is not like that.

Geez - why are you being such a jerk? I didn't get any if that from what OP has posted so far. I don't think the PP you're responding to was the OP (but I fully agree with what they wrote. The JAG idea doesn't make any sense. At least not without exploring other options that are much better paying and commensurate with OP's DH experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

My 32 yo DH makes $275k as an in house attorney. Why does he half to go to the the govt?

your marginal tax rate is 33%.

We make 150k combined and our marginal tax rate is 28% and I'm not complaining.

PP meant why does OP's husband HAVE to go to the government, not that half their income goes to the government.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

And he would take an enormous salary cut (much more than going govt or in-house). And may have to leave the area, which OP is hesitant to do.

Wow, these are some great options. I think OP is not understanding the concept of making concessions, exploring Plan B, growing up and putting on her big girl panties, sucking it up, et al.........

Op sounds like a spoiled child who wants everything her way. Life is not like that.

What is your problem? You sound like a complete loser who only derives pleasure from the misfortune of others. Seriously, you need professional help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another option might be joining the military as a JAG. Steady pay, free housing, good benefits and lots of experience.

And he would take an enormous salary cut (much more than going govt or in-house). And may have to leave the area, which OP is hesitant to do.

Wow, these are some great options. I think OP is not understanding the concept of making concessions, exploring Plan B, growing up and putting on her big girl panties, sucking it up, et al.........

Op sounds like a spoiled child who wants everything her way. Life is not like that.

What is your problem? You sound like a complete loser who only derives pleasure from the misfortune of others. Seriously, you need professional help.

Ignore her. She is our "Wow" poster, who denigrates posters while spewing cliches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous



only like 10% of biglaw associates make partner, so this was very predictable. Most turn out just fine.

Yep she picked the wrong guy. Maybe if he had worked harder....