When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.

Courtesy of Amanda Garland

When my husband accepted his new job offer in 2021, I was proud of him. He'd been courting the opportunity for over a year and was finally escaping a job he felt crushed by. I was relieved and excited to get my happy husband back. Plus, the money would help cover the expenses of our growing family.