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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mid-30s is in no way too old to go back to school, and I don’t see why it should take him more than 2-3 years going full-time unless he’s planning to become a doctor or something.

It also sounds like you’re just as unwilling as him to bite the bullet and get a job that isn’t your ideal, but you see it as a flaw in him and a virtue in yourself.[/quote]

+1.  I think going back to school is a reasonable suggestion and presumably you guys have savings to last for some time because he was a high earner?  If not, maybe a mix of savings and student loans is the answer.  Another option might be some sort of certificate in whatever field he is trying to get into and maybe that will be enough.  Is there any adjacent career he could get into and maybe get his MBA or other certificate for the field he wants to get into at night?  That's another option.

How old are the kids?  If they are school-age it might make sense for you to ramp up and he can take classes while they are in school and handle homework, etc. when they are done.  It might not make financial sense to put them in full-time daycare depending on your respective earning potential.

Also, consider downsizing your lifestyle (house, cars, etc.) to weather the financial situation.  It sounds like he is being diligent with the job search and he just burnt out at the last job that he worked at for 10 years so I don't think you can be too hard on him here.[/quote]

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