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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just can't believe a person who says their only job choices are (a) the $300K job that does not allow time for being home at dinner, (b) $50K job or (c) unemployment.

That doesn't seem logical to me.  And if I had a job making $300K and I couldn't see my kids at least 2 hours per day (most days of the week), I would definitely find a new job and a new lifestyle.  You just can't outsource being there and you don't get to write rainchecks for time spent together.

Cat's in the cradle???[/quote]

why is it not logical?  I've applied for countless govt and in-house jobs.  My skillset is unique. Do you think securitized lending is really big these days?  Do you think in-house jobs are easy to get?  There are thousands of uberqualifed biglaw refugees looking for those jobs, and most have much better credentials than me.[/quote]

Just to back up the OP - my DH has a similar skill set and has an in-house position.  It took him many, many interviews to get such a position, and he has a fabulous resume, along with terrific networking and interviewing skills.

Btw, many in-house positions are not as cushy as you'd think - they are often 50-55 hours per week, with a massive paycut from the firm life.  It's not like he could just pick a job with fewer hours for $240K.  It's more likely that he'd make $150-180K - IF he could get the job.[/quote]

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