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Originally Posted by crook32
I know asking her to work that much extra is not realistic which is part of the problem. I am the one with the health issues. I was out of work on short term disability six times in less than 3 years. My dr has talked about me going out on disability but I am reluctant to do it right now.
I have saved about 65% of what we have and contributed about 60% of the amount towards the house which is our only debt. My partner wasn’t a saver until she met me.
I have been looking for a new job for two years with no luck. Plus most of the jobs happen to be a 90 minute commute on a good day and I don’t see that lowering my stress. Best case scenario I see is going part time and her working 5 years for the insurance qualification and then we both retire. We will still have the kids college to pay for though and 7 years until we can touch retirement. I feel like I am juggling and have too many balls in the air.
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Ok, well then you can't quit working can you? You need to find a less stressful job, apply for disability even if you don't want to or simply do considerable belt tightening. At any rate some changes are in order. I'm guessing the last 3 years haven't been a picnic for your spouse either.
BTW you don't HAVE to pay for kids college or leave them 19 million dollars when you die. That's a personal choice...