“became primary breadwinner”

Item: became primary breadwinner
Rating: 2
Author: u/Iloveviolence

What Actually Happened

making 85k a year but miserable

What I wish I knew

"spousal income was a key to happiness"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"consider joint financial goals"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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Finance Category

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