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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is up to them. They see how much their dad works (he is the bulk of the income) and we talk with them about how the life we lead usually involves a busy stressful job. At this point I would be surprised if they make as much simply because they want a better work/life balance and I don’t blame them. DH didn’t set out to earn this much, we are living well beneath our means and plan to retire early. Luckily for them, they will have wealthy parents as a safety net, something that we did not have. They will need to support themselves but we plan to pay for college and possibly grad school, and subsidize vacations and some education for our potential grandchildren. [/quote]

This matches my situation although my husband and I are both high earners.  My job is more stressful and political.  The kids know from being around during Covid and off-hours watching me work.

We live in a house that is very small and modest compared to our income peers.  We actually like the cozy feel and less maintenance.  Our kids are not status conscious.  Which means they are a bit unambitious.  It's weird how synergistic ambition and greed are.

Happiness is decoupled from money at some point.  I worry for my kids' safety and health but not for equaling their ancestors in wealth.  I am behind my ancestors from the 1800s but have a greater likelihood of a long, healthy life.[/quote]

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