Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would go to school and get retrained. Find a job that you can work part time. For example, a nurse, tax preparer, etc.

I already have two masters degrees. I have held VP and director roles before I decided to stay home.

So AGAIN - serve on a board!

Yikes! You okay there?

Another for volunteer. non-profits boards.
Docent at a museum--
https://www.si.edu/volunteer/docent
The Phillips Collection, Hillwood

I work as a teacher. I like this job because I adore children.

"DH said I should do what I want and what makes me happy."

So, I would start by giving some thought to what he said. What would make you happy? What are your interests? What are your degrees in and what are your skills? Those are the things that will help determine what is the right type of job for you.

Look for a job that is in something that interests you or something where you can put your skills to work, but look for opportunities that give you flexibility and control so that you can make sure that the job doesn't add stress or external restrictions that will affect your family. Often these jobs pay less, and many people who want such jobs will not be able to take them because they have to rely on their income to help support their family. You don't have that restriction, so you can consider either challenging or less compensation to take a job that interests you.

I've known people who took part-time jobs in local politics, some working for volunteer or non-profit jobs and others who worked for schools who all loved their second career. But it all starts with you. What are your interests and what do you enjoy?

Board member of an art gallery?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would go to school and get retrained. Find a job that you can work part time. For example, a nurse, tax preparer, etc.

I already have two masters degrees. I have held VP and director roles before I decided to stay home.

So AGAIN - serve on a board!

Anonymous wrote:I would go to school and get retrained. Find a job that you can work part time. For example, a nurse, tax preparer, etc.

I already have two masters degrees. I have held VP and director roles before I decided to stay home.

Anonymous wrote:I would go to school and get retrained. Find a job that you can work part time. For example, a nurse, tax preparer, etc.

Is it possible to work part time as a nurse right out of a nursing program? Don't you need bedside experience to start at least?

I would go to school and get retrained. Find a job that you can work part time. For example, a nurse, tax preparer, etc.

I am in your situation and work for an interior designer. I love it and it’s not enough work to have a negative impact on the family.

Call around to local.kids activities. They are always looking for backend help from people with kid skills.

Anonymous wrote:Do YOU want to get a job? I'm not sure why you are insulted by this: "DH said I should do what I want and what makes me happy."

If you want to get a job, you have enough money at your disposal to hire whatever childcare you need for whatever job you pick.

Translation: she is a whiney b***** and she's annoying him.

Join a volunteer board.

Do YOU want to get a job? I'm not sure why you are insulted by this: "DH said I should do what I want and what makes me happy."

If you want to get a job, you have enough money at your disposal to hire whatever childcare you need for whatever job you pick.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been a SAHM for the past five years. I have one in preschool and two kids in elementary. I’m considering going back to work but our family does not need my income. DH earns $2m per year. He has a demanding job so I have always been the default parent. DH said I should do what I want and what makes me happy. I felt a bit insulted as he seems to want me to get a job to keep busy but yet not be demanding so that it effects his work by upping his parental duties.

Agree that it’s insulting that your husband expects you to do a job on his terms—gets you out of the house but doesn’t interfere with his work. However, due to your high HHI you have another option. You can hire childcare to help you take a more demanding job while not interfering with his schedule. You could also talk to him about adjusting your responsibilities so you share more of the childcare.