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[quote=Anonymous]an ex didn't make partner, went in house counsel, now makes more than 500k. Not typical, but possible.

for you and your husband: first job for you is to be supportive and positive, because he needs that. Its okay for you to worry, but keep it to yourself, your friends and DCUM so that he doesn't spiral down. He needs to be positive and proactive while looking for a second job.

govt--he should be going in at a GS 15 or so, right? There are benefits, including a shorter work day/work load in general, which should allow you to pick up some work. If he makes 150k, and you can start part time shift work, you're looking at a healthy income, if not 350k. The reason you want to start working now, even if very part time, is to be ready to go to a more full time higher paying job when all your kids in school

parochial school and daycare:
what are your public options? What about financial aid for parochial school.

SAHM vs part time vs full time work for you:  what are your other options? Have you considered a home day care for the twins? part time nanny? If you can work 20 hours a week, and you can get a nanny 20 hours a week and your husband is working less, that might be a better balance and less stress on him.

I am sure its scary--my husband was in a bad period a couple years ago (lost 3 jobs in 3 years) his salary had been 90k and my salary was 70k, and we had one kid in daycare, another on the way, in DC. Tough times, but he has a decent job now and we're stable (but no private school for us). [/quote]

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