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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is why it’s an absurd concept to work work work only to pay for someone else’s lifestyle. Your DH will be jumping for joy once you finish that degree.[/quote]

OP here: Some men are happier in their relationships when their partners do not work and stay at home. My husband is one of them and he wants more children. I'm not so sure what I want right now. He didn't want me to go back to work after our son was born. My salary only just about covers childcare. And giving up work doesn't mean difficulty getting back in later for me. Career breaks are common for preschool teachers. We lived off my salary for a while he was pursuing his Ph.D. Ideally I would like to work PT.  I think working part-time will give me ties to the outside world, which is healthy. Without a very good salary or extended family who can help, staying in the workplace after having children is a huge challenge for most parents.

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So if you're not planning to go back to work, why are you in grad school?  Your story doesn't make sense.[/quote]

She says she WANTS to work part-time. Currently according to her posts so far she is not working and also in grad school. And how was my comment nasty exactly?

I caught that too and thought it was weird.

If you're real OP, here is my take. Say no the spending account, that is not a good precedent. But say yes to a budget and to jointly setting it and meeting financial goals as a team with your DH. Show him you are an equal partner in your marriage even if you do not work outside the home. [/quote]

So having a PT job is not working? Maybe try reading the entire post before you make nasty comments.

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