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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the take aways from all of the PPs is as follows:

1. Those other jobs you list are bad fits for you. You need to figure out what you want to do before spending $150k on a law degree, for example.

2. Your degree could afford you some decent jobs with decent flexibility in DC - others have mentioned patent agent or NIH.

3. But if you want those jobs, you need to get them as soon as you graduate. Or alternatively, you would need additional school or certification. If you graduate this spring and do not get a job, your phD will be worthless in DC - like literally you might as well not have the phD (unless you go back to school after your time off).  There are a ton of STEM phds in this city, a ton of women who want to take time off while they have kids and then re-enter.

But I think this whole conversation is moot.  My guess is that in 5 years, you will be a stay at home mommy with a few more higher ed classes under her belt who rests her laurels on her fancy ivy phd (despite it never having been used) but who's husband is somewhat annoyed that you have a wasted phd and aren't working (but he would never push you too hard on the issue, lest he be challenging your mantra that "being a SAHM is the hardest and most important job in the world!). [/quote]

OP here.
For me personally, the most important take home message is that I should not take any break and work before even thinking of an additional degree. I appreciate those who gave me real advice and alternative careers to think about.

I am graduating next spring and have to wait for another year for my husband to finish his econ phd before we relocate in spring 2017. The worst scenario other than staying at home is to do another one year postdoc in the current lab (my advisor would love that) and look for jobs after we move to DC or other major cities. Based on the response I get, I will try to work part time or intern in our current city.

To be honest, it is actually my husband that really wants me to stay at home while kids are small and that is also why I came to this forum for a second opinion. DH thinks I can pursue a career if I want to when[b] kids are old enough to be in autopilot mode[/b]. Apparently, this is far from feasible.

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Lol, that's more than 2 years off...[/quote]

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