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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the poster who works part time and makes 18k and hubby makes more than 200k, why are you working?

Do you realize all of your earnings are going toward taxes due to your tax bracket?

I would not work at all if I made less than 70k a year. You pay too much in taxes and childcare for it to make financial sense.
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That was me, the OP. Yes, I understand this. Which is why I don't understand his absolute conviction that I must work. Up until a month ago, his income was $315,000 (base). Why then is my $18k so important??? And no, he wasn't demoted - he left big law for an in house position. [/quote]

Maybe your H thinks you are not pulling your weight.  I don't know your entire situation but some people (a lot of husbands) don't think being a SAHP is hard.  Personally, for my DH and I (we are in the same field), going to work is much easier than being SAHP.  I asked my DH if he wanted to be SAHD and I would work, but he said he'd rather be the working parent.

Has your DH ever stayed home with your kid for more than just a few hours?  Even 2 days in a row while you are out 9 to 6 would probably be a big eye-opener for him, especially when your DC is sick or DH is sick and still has to take care of DC.

Your DH's commute time probably is making him more stressed out.  I used to feel really stressed out after a long commute and would take it out on my family :(  Have you thought of moving?  Some people handle long commutes better than others.  My DH handles it much better than me. [/quote]

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