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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I guess I'm just worried about being dependent on my DH even though in reality I am now given his income vastly exceeds mine. [b] I work in refugee resettlement [/b]and this work environment right now is, well, sad and exhausting.  DH ideally doesn't want me to stay home until [b]IF[/b] he makes partner for more security, which won't be for a few year if it does happen. [/quote]

well, at least illegal immigration and your current job will be around forever so there's that. [/quote]

I get that would be exhausting, but it's also a very mission-driven profession. While taking care of your child is also of course mission-driven, I think you will really miss this aspect of your life. 
Also agree with all of the other folks who have spoken about the financial side of this. I truly believe it creates a huge, huge, HUGE power imbalance in marriages to have one person completely dependent on the other. Cut back hours, shift to something less emotionally draining, do any of those things before you quit work entirely.[/quote]

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