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financialSAHD
#RI-69a83f34·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: After eldest starts Kindergarten (August)

Quit job to become SAHD, rely on wife's income

Hate job, stressful home life, can take load off with wife's high income

What I wish I knew
"Consider long-term impact on career and finances"
If I could tell you one thing
"Weigh risks and benefits, consider multiple scenarios before making a decision"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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