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[quote=Anonymous]I am originally from another country, have a law degree (there) and license to practice law (there). I work as an intern in a law office there during my 5 years of college and after graduating had my private practice for about 18 months. I have been living here in the US for the past 10 years without working. The first years I was working on improving my English (it was VERY basic level when I moved), then I had children.

Now I have a K and a 18m baby, but I really would like to work outside the home again. It was never really my plan to be a SAHM and I am already 36y old, so I think I should get back into the work force as soon as possible.

I would have to get an entry level office position and the salary is around 28k-30k/year. At this salary level, I would literally have to pay to work and would be in the negative U$1000 to U$1500 per month to cover childcare and work related expenses.

Realistically, I think it would take at least 2 years for me to be able to apply for a position that offers a higher wage in order to at least break even.

While we could theoretically afford this in the short term through the use of savings, I am not sure if is smart. Or maybe I could hire an aupair (we have the room).

Thoughts?

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