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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This depends on so many details that I don't think anyone can give you good advice or relevant anecdotes. What is your husband's salary? What is your salary? What is your mortgage? Any debt? Are you willing to make financial sacrifices if needed?[/quote]

Sorry this is very fair.  Husband makes low 7 figures.  Around $700k left on the mortgage.  No other debt except car payment on one car.  Yes, willing to make financial sacrifices or go back to work if needed, just very fearful of not being able to find a job quickly if needed.[/quote]

Your husband makes over $1m a year?

Then there is zero, absolutely zero financial reason for you to work. If you are never able to rejoin the work force you will still have a HHI in one year that most make in 10. Even if you divorced 5 years in, you’d be better than most.

Work because you enjoy working, to set an example for your kids, to work your brain. But don’t justify it with finances, that’s just a red herring here.[/quote]

NP my husband makes seven figures and I work, albeit part time. For all of the reasons you mentioned. Additionally, I never, ever want to be financially dependent on another person. This is less about divorce- my husband could die or become unable to work and I need to be able to feed and house my kids.

The money I made also allows for extras we wouldn't feel comfortable with otherwise and minimizes debt. [/quote]

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