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[quote=Anonymous]I like my job.  I'm a fed lawyer, GS-15, about $150k now.  Also the primary breadwinner as my husband makes maybe $100k and is in a high risk field (ie, we think there is about a 40% chance that he could lose his income entirely in the next year or so).   And we're both still carrying student debt (about 80k or so left between us, I think? I haven't checked on it in awhile) and a hefty mortgage on a DC rowhouse.
Workplace is kinda flexible (1 day/week telecommuting) but I'm a litigator; so I frequently need to be there and generally put in around 45-50 hours/week, plus lots more when preparing for trial or major filings.  Occasional travel.

I like it, don't love it.  If we won the Powerball and became kajillionares, I'd quit tomorrow . . . and hire a parttime nanny.  I can't see being home all day with my adorable 1 and 3 year old and not losing my mind.  I'd do pro-bono work, travel (with the nanny), find other ways to contribute.

Currently looking to leave the area entirely and will likely take  a paycut to do so, especially if i remain in public service.  But if we sell the house and rent for a year someplace with a lower cost of living, we'll be well on our way to being debt free.  When THAT happens, eventually, and/or if DH's business becomes more established, I may search for parttime work, but i'm not sure it is so easy to come by.  I envision a future in which i can pick my kids up from school and take them to debate or karate or help them with homework at least a couple of days a week.[/quote]

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