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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DH makes over 700k as a base salary and I don't want to stay home, but that's just because we've grown into our lifestyle and we want to send all 4 kids to whatever school they want. I guess if our mortgage was paid off, each kid had $300k in their 529 plan and I felt really really solid about our marriage, I'd more seriously consider staying home at DH's current income since I've already saved a decent amount in my 401k and brokerage account.  I'm not complaining this is "reasonable" but it's my reality. [/quote]

Oh my... I'm so sorry to hear you are struggling with 4 kids and your lifestyle choices that you cannot  make it on $700K+ a year.  Maybe we should do a go fund me for you.  Really, you shouldn't have to struggle at all like you are.  [/quote]

I don't think PP said she's struggling but that she doesn't feel like she doesn't feel secure enough to stay home even though her DH makes $700k + a year.  I get that. [/quote]

How do you not feel secure on that income?[/quote]

DP but security is a lot more than a number. When DH and I were both associates in biglaw, we had a ton of income and no security. It’s also about the security of your marriage—which also felt in short supply when we were both in biglaw, under tremendous stress. [/quote]

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