11. “My wife wants to quit her job but I’m worried about money”

Nicole makes $150,000 per year. But she feels overshadowed by her husband, who makes much more than she does. Now that she wants to quit her job to become an entrepreneur, he’s worried about them losing their income.

Episode 11 of the Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi podcast, hosted by Ramit Sethi, titled "11. “My wife wants to quit her job but I’m worried about money”" was published on September 28, 2021 and runs 39 minutes.

September 28, 2021 ·39m · Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

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Summary

Nicole and John have already won the money game. Combined, they bring in $650,000 a year. But it's not an even split. Nicole currently earns $150,000 and would like to leave her stable job to create a startup. John feels this gamble has not been discussed at length. They keep talking about “having the conversation,” but they never do. Both complain that they’re not feeling appreciated. John yearns for acts of service from Nicole. Nicole feels like her contribution is never enough. (You will frequently hear the lower earner talk repeatedly about “contributing” to the relationship.) Listen as this anxiety slowly bubbles to the surface. On John's side, the growing pile of money in his bank account is making him more paranoid than ever before. He worries he could lose it all -- like what happened when he was younger. The fear runs so deep, he doesn't even believe me when I use math to demonstrate they will be more than fine for the rest of their lives. On paper, Nicole and John have a rich life, but they're not fleshing it out together because of their fears, insecurities, and lack of communication. Listen in as I nudge them towards a Rich Life. Connect with Ramit Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Linkedin If you and your partner have a money issue and you want my help, I occasionally select a couple to work with, free of charge. Apply for my help here. Produced by Crate Media.