Struggling to budget housing in a VHCOL with a baby on the way. On one hand, if we stretch a bit I can live closer to the office, which makes it more likely I last in Biglaw (5th year with strong reviews in a niche group for now, but I realize I could get a rug pull in the next few years), where if we stick to something with more financial breathing room it means commuting an hour each way with 3 days RTO. Both options suck.

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What are your plans for childcare?

With two young kids I could not imagine that commute. It also wouldn’t work with our childcare without paying extra for a nanny on top of daycare or having someone close by for sick days etc.

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About a 35 min commute vs 50 mins to an hour (separated by a bridge/BART and unpredictable transit delays). Plan is for daycare 5 days a week once I go back.

Two young kids, my commute is over an hour (VHCOL area). If possible be closer to work. I regret moving (at least when my kids are this young).

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I have a 17 month old, commute is currently about an hour each way for both me and my husband. It is horrible and I could not do it. Just gave notice!

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This would be for buying. Right now my salary is about 65% of our total monthly cash flow, my husband’s bonus/stocks about closes the gap in terms of total comp, but that is more variable income and not available each month. So it’s very dependent on what my income is.

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