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09.06.19, 13:29 PM General Topics
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If your DH lost his job where he was making several million a year for numerous years, would you get a job? After being SAHM. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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Sure. I would do what was needed for my family to survive. No one is guaranteed the good life forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:31 PM Flag
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Wouldn’t there be enough money to survive? Making that much for so long?.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:31 PM Flag
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This, FFS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:11 PM Flag
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Depends on how much you both spent each year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:43 PM Flag
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is there a reason he would stop working or not get another job? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:36 PM Flag
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Laid off and it’s not easy to make that kind of money again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:44 PM Flag
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So he’s going to retire? Can’t he ‘consult’ or something? What kind of job would you get? Do you need the money to maintain the lifestyle or to survive? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:48 PM Flag
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You should have plenty saved. Take early retirement-what a blessing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:47 PM Flag
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Both of you go back to work earning middling incomes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:53 PM Flag
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We would downshift. Smaller apt, fewer trips, etc. I would do what I ccould to help but my contribution would always be miniscule. I would try to do some consulting during school hours, we would ditch the sitter and DH would do consulting and join some boards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:58 PM Flag
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What does your DH want you to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:11 PM Flag
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Obviously this depends on how much you have saved, your cost of current lifestyle, are you willing to scale back lifestyle, how old are you guys, what his job prospects are for another job, does he want/need a break. So many factors! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:13 PM Flag
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Assume it’s a nice cushion. Would you be resentful if after having been a career SAM you were suddenly asked to contribute? Knowing you have nothing on your resume , what could you possibly contribute that would even make a difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:26 PM Flag
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No, of course not. Who thinks like that? I’m guessing this isn’t you in the scenario, OP, and you are speculating about someone else in this situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:36 PM Flag
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It’s not me. What do you mean by who thinks like that? FWIW DH and I both work full time and contribute about equally to expenses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:48 PM Flag
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I mean the getting resentful part. The vow is for richer or for poorer. Circumstances change all the time. A spouse can also lose their health. Why on earth would one resent that? You’d have to be insanely entitled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:52 PM Flag
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OR - No one should have the right to feel resentful to being asked to contribute. If kids are raised (or IMHO in school full time, others will dispute this) it's time to find another way to contribute... and often times that's a job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:43 PM Flag
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Did you not save any money? Dh and I made way less than that and we don't have to work anymore since he got laid off. If you didn't save, sure, go back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 02:32 PM Flag
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We would have a massive amount of assets if either DH or I were earning several million a year for numerous years. We would both retire and live life without the stresses associated with earning millions a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:55 PM Flag
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sfter being SAH, what is your earning power? If you are in dire straits, yes, get a job, but if hes been the breadwinner, even a reduced salary is likely to be more than you could make. Would you make more than a nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:52 PM Flag
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