"The husband wants to quit his job as a social worker and become a therapist in private practice, which he can do without additional education. He is unhappy, stressed, and emotionally exhausted from his current work."
"The couple has enough savings to support the transition for a year while the husband establishes his practice. They believe therapists are in high demand and he can be successful."
"The husband's parents are against the career change, suggesting they should save the money for a house down payment and wait until their child is older."
A couple in their early 40s is contemplating a career shift for the husband from social work to private practice therapy. The husband is unhappy in his current job, while the wife believes he can succeed in private practice due to high demand. They have sufficient savings to support this transition for a year. However, the husband's parents oppose the idea, suggesting they save for a house instead. The couple feels stable in their current living situation and is weighing the pros and cons of the change.
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