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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My SIL got engaged to her college sweetheart right after undergrad. She is a financial executive now who worked and supported her DH through post-bacc, medical school, residency and fellowship. He is a finally earning a decent salary now. They are starting a family and thinking of her becoming a SAHM as his job hours are long and involve shifts. She is doing well in her career but doesn’t want stress of juggling a demanding career and young children. However, my ILs feel she made enough sacrifices (financial and of moving around for his med school, residency and recently for his new job) and this one is just not fair to her and he should find a schedule to be an equal partner. She asked me and her brother for advice. We couldn’t offer any. What your life experiences say about such a situation?[/quote]

Your ILs are right. He needs to step up. The years when it’s a juggle are soon over. Giving up your career is for life. I would never advise a woman to do that, knowing the bumps that could be down the road. Better to pay for help and have him flex his schedule than put her in that position. She’s done enough for him.

Also when your ILs go to bat for you, that’s a sign I wouldn’t ignore.[/quote]

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