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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP: he would be absolutely miserable with a full retirement and says that he doesn't want to be one of those people who retire and then worry for years about running out of money.  My concern is how viable a late 50's career change is.  He tells me that it is taking his existing skills to a new direction, but he spent years building an education and experience for this?  it worries me because he earns 90% of the household income.  Our child at home worships him and I don't want to see the last 1 1/2 years at home ruined by a father who is too busy.[/quote]

OP in high school quality is way more important than quality.  You phrase this about "What about my needs?"  You both have needs.  Neither set should be thrown under the bus. I don't think a career change in his mid 50's is untenable, but it needs to be well thought out.

Instead of just reflexively blowing up at him, you two should work together to see if you can hatch a plan to make everything work.  It might not, but it might be a really good plan.  Or it might, as you said, be crazy.  But only a little more thought will help you figure this out.

And if he really earns 90% of the income with your DS in high school, do you have a plan for taking on a more serious role when he is gone?  If not, you might also ask yourself why you are able to work at a low paying career and enjoy life while your husband has to toil at something he hates?  Something is wrong with that.
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