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[quote=Anonymous]My DH spent many years getting a PhD while I was bread winner and we had a baby. Then he spent about two years doing short term post docs and contract work. As that was ending, he wouldn't apply to jobs (or not many). He would say "that one's out of reach; that one might be too boring ..."  It was frustrating. Then a dream job fell in his lap (guy he was contracting with put him in touch with someone who hired him - he didn't have to apply per se, but did have to interview and do a presentation). We moved for the dream job and now my career is a bit uncertain. I am currently working, but it's not clear whether the telework agreement will be long term. I was doing nothing about looking because I had no idea how to transition to some of the fields I think I'd like better and have been feeling pretty depressed about being away from friends, family, and all things familiar. A few weeks ago I hired a career coach and, while it's a lot of money, it makes me feel accountable. I've gotten more resumes / applications out the door in the past few weeks than in the prior months. Maybe coaching (or, as others have mentioned, therapy) would help?[/quote]

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