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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks all. We both work in law. DH is working on many more complicated deals now which is why the hours are so bad.

I am at a different firm that is also pretty demanding. Neither of us really has the ability to but back our hours and while I could take somewhat of a step back with less pay,
I can’t find any firms that actually have that option. No one wants a lawyer who is only willing to work 40 hours per week. I have interviewed for in house jobs too in the past but nothing has been the right fit.

I really don’t want to outsource more related to my kids because I want to be with them, which is my top priority in the mornings and after work until they go to bed.

[b]We need a good income because we have one in private elementary, eventually two, a nice house, nice cars, etc.[/b] we could certainly be a bit more frugal with cars and things, but not education.

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Isn’t this what’s known as the “two-income trap”? You’ve jacked up your expenses and now you need to work crazy hours.

FWIW, DH makes $275k at this current job (I make $175k). He had the opportunity for a role that would pay $350-400k (i.e., guaranteed private school for our kids) but we both agreed to turn it down because it would bump up his working hours from 8-9 hours/day to 12+ hours a day. He likes the bond with his children.[/quote]

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