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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we would be resentful if one of us stopped working, but we couldn't afford the other to stop.  We both have stressful jobs that weigh on us and hobbies that we would much prefer.  So, if my spouse decides to stop working at any point, so will I.  We'll have to draw down our assets and stick to a budget.  I don't like work enough to carry another adult, plus I get a little jealous when my spouse gets more time with the kids than me.  I get the sense my spouse feels the same way.  We both would prefer to be with the kids and pursue hobbies overworking.  [/quote]

That sounds awful.  I don’t know anyone who loves every moment of their job, but most people I know get some kind of sense of satisfaction from their work.  
Can you look at a career change to something closer to what you do as a hobby?   This is your only life.  This seems like a miserable way to spend it.  
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I've looked into a career change, but at this point, I'd rather grind for a couple more years and retire in my mid-40s. I might pick up a hobby job, like coaching a sport. We need to downsize as we live in a stupid big house we don't need (not my idea but I didn't push back very hard), then I could retire almost immediately. [/quote]

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