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[quote=Anonymous]This is the OP here.  I'm honestly not the person from Chicago that you seem to have me confused with, and I haven't read that thread (nor do I want to, since it sounds like it involves a lot of insult slinging!).  I was a little shocked at the tone of some of these messages until I realized that you all think I'm someone who posted something else about this and am continuing to harbor on it or said something stupid in a previous post.  Anyway, I'm totally new to this part of the forum and usually hang out in the "General Parenting" zone.

So, I don't disagree that it may not be possible for us, but I'm considering options and was curious about how people make it work.  I have considered the possibility of moving to cheaper area with worse public schools so that prices are cheaper.  I have also considered going back to work and absolutely plan to do so eventually but would prefer to wait until my youngest is 2 or 3.  I have no intention of being a SAHM while they are in school full-time.

As for earning potential, I love that people are slamming my DH and me for choosing low-paying jobs.  Do you live in the real world?  It's not like there are tons of $200K+ jobs out there.  And it's not like we can just magically become lawyers or doctors who may make higher salaries based on our fields.  Whether or not I wanted to, I can't think of a job I could walk into with my background and make even $150K.  And I have some very good experience and a master's.  But not every field pays that well, and education is not one that typically does.  Is it my fault for choosing that field?  Sure.  But don't pretend I'm being lazy for getting paid a low salary because I didn't search in the right place for a job in my field.

Honestly, I appreciate the snark because you've convinced me that I probably don't want my children going to school with a bunch of people like you.  Thank you to those we were nice and offered helpful suggestions, even if they involved some harsh realities.[/quote]

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