u/bar-nola

38 married, two young kids. When socializing, friends and other parents will occasionally make comments on money or retirement that I find a little concerning or raise my eyebrow. We are all adults, to each their own. But the lack of retirement savings I am hearing about at almost 40 makes me think there is going to be an age sometime soon that it starts to be very obvious who is set up and who has just been juggling things for a long time and isn’t ready for retirement, kids college, or reducing work as they get older. Does anyone else think about this? I know some people will get inheritances that change things but many will not.

We are considering bringing my spouse home (leaving full time work) to manage our house, kids (in school during day), and our full time Airbnb rental.

Would love examples of what others do for part time work. My spouse has been in early education/curriculum for 15 years. When I suggest part time work in that area, they believe it would end up being part time pay for full time work.

What does your spouse do to make side money?