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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This seems really easy.  Work your way back into big law.  Sure, it will take a while but you have the drive.  Have him find part time / contract work and be a SAHD.  Everyone will be much happier.[/quote]

Thanks. Yes, I think he would be happier because he would rather sit around while the kids are at school playing the guitar. I would be happier with the control over our financial future. However, the house would be a wreck and I would miss the kids and worry about their fulfillment. So, I would be miserable in some ways. Would be a trade off :)[/quote]

You need to not worry about the current job as much - gracefully work your way out and into a higher earning job.  Once you get it, start outsourcing - cleaning, laundry, yard, etc.  Take those burdens off your plate (as you know your husband will not.)  When you are home - be home and present with the kids - work more after they go to bed.

There's a great Tina Fey quote that applies here:

"Is this person in between me and what I want to do?” If the answer is no, ignore it and move on. Your energy is better used doing your work and outpacing people that way....."

You can work around him and get to what you want - more financial security.  He's not going to change - the only thing you can change is you and what you do.[/quote] 
This is a great post and quote PP. thank you for sharing it.[/quote]

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