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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, what field is your husband's PhD? Is he looking to move to academia? If so, you should know that finding an Asst. Prof. gig is like the draft--you go where they want you--and its more likely to be 35k in Arkansas than 100k in Reston.

Starting Asst. Profs I know at GMU are around 65k, I'm a little further south at 75k (and it took me 2 years post-PhD to get this job). I had offers in other places for around 40k.

You should go read the job search boards on the Chronicle of Higher Education forums before you get your heart set on NOVA.

FWIW, I don't live in NOVA anymore, but  2 years ago was struggling as a single professional at 95k in Alexandria. Like old car, small rental condo, cheap shampoo, no savings struggling (not real struggle, but not luxury).[/quote]

How is that possible? Three years ago I was earning $60k, living in a studio downtown, old car, cheap shampoo, and had money for 401k, savings, and a reasonable amount of going out. [/quote]

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