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[quote=Anonymous]OP,

It sounds more like your wife isn't happy with being a SAHM.  I know she works PT, but judging from her hours, it sounds like you are still the main paycheck earner in the family.  5:45 doesn't sound particularly late for a job in finance.  Also, having worked in the financial sector,i definitely understand that the 30s are a critical time to advance one's career.

Given that your daughter is now in school for at least part of the day, it sounds like your wife's child care responsibilities have eased up a bit?  It sounds like she's more resentful that she's doing more of the childcare responsibilities and you are focusing on the earning responsibilities.

I would try to talk to her about this and ask her what exactly she would like to change.  It sounds like your family is relying mostly on you to earn the money and you are trying to do that.  She sounds unreasonable.

In our family, both DH and I work and we are both very hands on with our 2.5 yr old.  He does mornings and I do evenings.  However, we deliberately chose to stay in jobs that allow us to balance family/work.  My job is generally more stressful; however, most of the time I am able to log on/ or go back to the office after DD is asleep.  It doesn't sound like your meetings allow for that.

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