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[quote=Anonymous]I’m not sure what I’m asking here.... DH did 4yrs of undergrad and then 2 yrs of grad to start one career. But before he actually started the career, he switched gears and started medical school, which was 4 yrs plus 4yrs residency at $30k salary for 110-120 work weeks. And when he started that career, he was unhappy in it, but stuck with it. Maybe because he had in excess of a quarter million in loans to pay off just from med school. I made enough to support us during his residency and paid for our wedding and first home deposit with my savings.

We have young children and now I’m staying home with them. He was making way more than me, and his hours had no flexibility, so it made financial and practical sense for us. We are paying off mortgage and student loans. As we’re getting close to paying off our house, DH is now anxious to either find a new career, or just do part time work. I don’t think he’ll ever be content in a career of any kind, which is a shame because he’s very smart and capable. I don’t want him to feel stuck in a career he’s unhappy in, but at the same time I don’t think he’ll ever find a career he will actually enjoy. Ideally, he’d want to spend his time doing his own thing- either gardening, reading, writing, contemplating philosophy and the nature of life. I suggested teaching, but he doesn’t want to do that either.

I guess I’m just wondering if there’s anyone else who has experienced something similar and could share their story or offer any advice?[/quote]

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