Financial Independence

I did it! I'm finally going to have a job that pays enough that I can support myself completely. It makes me nervous but also very relieved.

My husband is several years older than me and has always been further along in his career. When we first started dating I told him that I had a lot of student debt and couldnt afford to help contribute to rent or a mortgage and he was ok with that. Fast forward a few years, his income explodes and he is making WAY more money than I am. I am progressing but my income has gone up very slowly, still not enough to cover all of MY expenses. While we are a team and I do feel supported by him emotionally and financially it's started to bother me more and more that I can't help contribute to the life we have created together... The vacations, the toys, my car payment.... We don't live extravagantly but we don't live paycheck to paycheck and we are able to put a little money in savings every month.

I decided I wasn't ok with relying on him anymore. I am a grown adult and should be able to support myself financially. I am very excited to say that I will soon be starting a job that will allow me to do just that. I will be able to pay rent and or a mortgage payment and feed myself, pay my bills, and take care of my pets all by myself, if necessary. I'm a little nervous about how this could change the dynamic of my relationship with my husband.... I think it will be for the better but I don't know yet.

Either way... Cheers to all the women are earning that money and who don't need a man to give them what they want or need.