Early thirty-somethings Jillian and Orson, who have two toddlers, earn a combined income of $70,000 annually, which does not go very far for a family of four in the expensive city where they live. They were already in debt individually ...See moreEarly thirty-somethings Jillian and Orson, who have two toddlers, earn a combined income of $70,000 annually, which does not go very far for a family of four in the expensive city where they live. They were already in debt individually when they came together. Jillian spends on little things, such as going out for lunch with coworkers leaving the brown bag lunch Orson made for her sitting uneaten in the fridge, which over time adds up. Orson works at a low paying job he doesn't like, but feels he needs it to support his family. Jillian has a large extended family, individuals from which drop by frequently and unannounced which also generally includes staying for dinner. Some have even lived with them at times, with Jillian and Orson footing the bill, which has caused some unspoken friction between Orson and everyone else. Jillian, who solely manages their finances, sometimes has to make the decision whether to pay daycare or rent. They dream about buying a house someday, which to them seems unattainable. They are currently $23,000 in debt, most of it sitting on high interest credit cards, with not much to show for it. Gail wants the two to reverse household roles to see their lives from the other's perspective. She wants there to be even more balance in their household which includes Jillian's family giving back for all they have taken thus far. She wants Orson to be more motivated in exploring options for higher paying jobs. She shows them if home ownership can be in their future. And she has to get them working together as a couple. Written by
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