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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I've read thought it all, have commented. I do think what people are responding to (when pointing out the potential negative) is that you keep trying to justify. Which means you are not fully convinced it's a good idea. You WANT it to be a good idea. Whatever the case, no one here is going to convince you one way or the other.

If you are determined, go for it and let the chips land where they may.[/quote]

Thanks, you’re right for sure.  I don’t know that it’s the right decision.  I’m honestly not trying to justify or be defensive, just trying to explain my situation since maybe if the things people think are risks aren’t actually risks (or as big of risks)  in my particular situation, the decision will become clear.  I know that isn’t actually true and it won’t become clear cut all of a sudden, but keep hoping if I gather enough opinions and thoughts anyway it will.  I do appreciate everyone’s suggestions and opinions even if I was coming off as defensive (not intentional), so thanks to everyone who added to the discussion. [/quote]

Op, I’m having similar thoughts. I have 3 young kids (4-8 years) make about $200k, DH making around $1M. He’s a big law partner so fairly stable.

Honestly, I’m expecting I’m going to stop working at some point. We outsource a fair amount, although now looking to hire a nanny to do more with the kids after school. But the honest truth is that I want to be the one to be with my kids after school. I loved my kids as infants and toddlers, but the ES years are amazing. And DH works a lot so the kid stuff falls on me, and the pandemic has been so stressful with virtual school and quarantines and closures.

What’s stopping me? It seems stupid to give up $200k per year, and I carry the benefits for our family, easily worth another $50k. I’m pretty invested in my professional identity. I like the work I do. I have held a job of some sort since I was 14 and been financially independent since I left for college (lots of loans). I also want to continue to outsource a bunch of stuff if I quit and I’ll feel bad if that cuts into $$ we are currently saving.

I figure one day I will just feel like I’m done. At that point, I’ll ask my boss if o can go to part time. He will likely say no, and I’ll quit. If by some Miracle he says yes I’ll be delighted, but I’m not expecting it, which is why I won’t ask sooner. If my boss (I report to the head of our organization) calls us back into the office full time, that will also prompt me to quit.

You might just try to get pregnant, and if it doesn’t feel do-able to have two kids and work, just quit after your maternity leave. Sometimes being in those moments makes things more clear.

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