[FlyingBlueKiwi]

Originally Posted by milkmommy

I have no idea what one considers a decent paycheck. We gross about $15,000-$20,000 above our states median income.. Medical cost and mandatory retirements take up a gigantic cut of this but we aren't like struggling to put food on or pay utilities of mortgage. We have had hard times and honestly are still trying to "rebuild" from those hard days. We've faced some harsh medical issues that haven't always made life easier. It is not though from a lack of education though.

Agreed. And I'm not saying she needs a Master's, or even necessarily a Bachelor's. There are jobs all over going begging because the person needs 2 years of technical education. However, the basic high school triad of Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2 is pretty crucial.

Has she ever tried either Khan Academy or Life of Fred?

Your particular region of the country is sort of interesting (and not in a good way) because the state very realistically came to educators during the great recession and got educators to give up lots of things during that period to stay employed. However, once things improved, the Tea Party was in office and didn't recoup the educators for their sacrifice because they felt rock bottom low taxes were more important. That said, imagine where you would be if your DH were working two low paying jobs for 60+ hours a week.