DH is a teacher as well, so I'm lucky b/c we have the summer off together. However, I work a second job (year-round), I work at school at least 50 hours per week during the school year, I am starting my masters (required in our field, not a requirement in most), he coaches year round, he works during our lunch time, he does all sorts of "extras" around the school. We both help with school events, both paid and unpaid. This keeps us there generally 2-3 evenings a week during the year.

The way I view it, when you break down the hours we spend working during the school year, it evens out to a regular 9-5 job with not having to work in the summer.

I agree with what you are already saying to DH. He can try teaching, too. Put up with student/parent/political crap for 10 months a year--- the reward is 8 weeks to mentally recoup!

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