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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing I feel that some of the more critizing posters are missing about having a spouse in these jobs and saying how important family time is etc, is that several of us are able to be home with our children because of our spouse's income. My kids get me all day everyday, they get my husband every morning (and I get his help) and we spend most weekends together. Yes he misses dinner with the kids, but he and I normally eat together. There are plenty of trade offs in life, but if you're argument against having a spouse in these jobs is not spending quality time, then remember that my kids get their mother (who is thrilled to be able to) home with them, and we don't need to rush around every morning, put them in day care and then race home for the magical family dinner. Don't get me wrong - that is very important, but I feel lucky to be able to give them my time and we get lots and lots of time as a family AND as a couple - we make it a priority AND I think his firm is a tad more family friendly, so maybe that helps.[/quote]
Careful, the naysaying non big law spouses are gonna come after you.  Because surely you can't have figured out how to make it work and be happy. Congrats, btw.  [/quote]

People explain and rationalize all the time. Of course, each person has the right to figure out what works best for them. It runs the gamut . . . ever heard Jennifer Lopez talk up her lifestyle?! I think many posters here are attempting (and it's hard through anonymous comments that could be from one or more posters) to say that, at the end of one's life, relationships gave it the greatest meaning. Relationships do require the investment of time. Sometimes, when you're young and in the thick of it all and chasing all that's golden, it's not as clear.[/quote]

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