My husband just told me he wants to go to law school. We are already in severe debt with school loans from getting our MBAs and have only been in the work force for about two years. He wants to become a lawyer but we also want a family (something we discussed before we got married). I don't know how I can work full time, be pregnant, and support my husband through law school. Then...what comes next? How much time will he spend with his wife and childrent? Are we always going to be put on the back-burner for his career? He thinks that he will be doing a lot of trial work and that will be fun, but I read that less than 5% of cases ever make it to trial. I want to support my husband, but I am really, really scared. It seems like too much of a sacrifice to make. Can someone give me some feedback? Thank you all, I appreciate it.
2007-05-21 11:07:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think your Husband is addicted to Academia. Don't consider life as a Lawyers wife. What about the life with you putting HIM through more school. You won't be able to count on him for domestic chores because HE has to study.
If the Wimp is serious, let him go to night school. That's the way most Adults change career fields. What would he do if he did not have you to support him in school?
Don't be a fool. If you crater to this it will happen again. Tell him changing careers is good and you want to be a Doctor. Will he continue to work until you finish Medical School? I don't think so.
2007-05-25 07:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sister in law is an attorney and she was working for a private firm for awhile. She no longer does because it was taking so much time away from her and her family (she's married and has two daughters under the age of 5). I have heard her say several times that she would definitely not recommend working for a firm if someone wants to spend time with their family. The hours are long and grueling and usually for very little pay starting out.
There are other kinds of work that an attorney can do, though, that are apparently a little bit more "family friendly."
2007-05-21 11:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by UofMWolverines03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋