Should I Stay or Should I Go

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Should I Stay or Should I Go - Money Survey

Many women cannot separate, or worry about separation or divorce, because of money. I put together this survey with my friend Amanda Steinberg, author of Worth It: Your Life, your Money, Your Terms, to understand this dynamic in more depth. In the near future, I am thinking about making new free and paid programs to help women held back by money to develop new mindset, skills, and income potential.

I know this can be a loaded topic for many of you. That's why every question below is optional—only share what you are comfortable answering. At the end of the survey, leaving your email address is also optional—only share it if you want to be the first to hear about new programs or be available for follow up research. All engagement is voluntary and your information is STRICTLY confidential. Responding to this survey does not obligate you in any way to anything.

I'm not able to frame every situation through these questions and answers, so even if an answer doesn't fit you perfectly, please choose the one that's closest.

In my exploration of whether to stay or go, MONEY

Is the primary reason I cannot leave

Is one of a few primary reasons why I cannot leave

Is a factor, but won’t play into my ultimate decision

Is not a factor

I'm already separated/divorced

Other:

Clear selection

I would describe my personal finances BEFORE divorce/separation as:

Prosperous - we are very fortunate

Adequate - we’re not rich, but we get by

Strained - some months, I’m very afraid

Crisis - we are on the verge or already homeless OR carrying the burden of enormous financial hardship (e.g. a sick child)

Other:

Clear selection

I have already left OR if I choose to leave, my personal finances will be:

Prosperous - I have access to more money than we need

Prosperous - I have a solid career or know how to create one

Adequate - I can pull together what we need, but it’s tight

Strained - I can cover some but not all of my expenses

Crisis - I am unable to live independently due to finances

Other:

Clear selection

Do you already work outside the home?

Yes, I have a job with income that enables me to provide for myself and my children

Yes, I have a job with income, but it’s not enough for my to live independently

Yes, I have do work outside the home, but it’s volunteer (with no income)

No, I am a stay at home mom

No, I lost my job or I am unemployed but actively looking for work

Other:

Clear selection

Is financial dependence on your STBX the reason you’re not separating? (able to leave the family home and live on your own)

Yes, the only reason

Yes, a primary reason

Yes, but there’s other reasons that aren’t solved by money

No, increasing my income isn’t necessary. (e.g. You're already making enough, could make enough or you know you’ll get more than enough alimony or child support or family support if you choose to leave)

I'm already separated/divorced and financially secure

I'm already separated/divorced and struggling financially

Other:

Clear selection

In addition to alimony or child support, about how much money do you need to make on a monthly basis in order to separate:

I don’t know how much I need to earn.

I don't need to earn more.

$1,000 - $2,000

$2,000 - $3,000

$3,000 - $4,000

$4,000 - $5,000

$5,000 - $7,000

$7,000 - $10,000

$10,000 - $15,000

$15,000 - $20,000

$20,000 +

Other:

Clear selection

How much money do YOU earn now:

I don't earn any income now.

I earn small amounts from odd jobs, but it doesn't amount to much.

$1,000 - $2,000

$2,000 - $3,000

$3,000 - $4,000

$4,000 - $5,000

$5,000 - $7,000

$7,000 - $10,000

$10,000 - $15,000

$15,000 - $20,000

$20,000 +

Other:

Clear selection

How far did you get in school?

Some High School

High School Degree or Equivalent

Some College

College Degree or Equivalent

Advanced Degree

Other:

Clear selection

Share more about your dependence or independence that you think would be helpful:

What are your writing skills? Specifically, how well can you write for a business project (e.g. compose a professional Facebook post, press release or a grant proposal)

No experience

Basic experience

A lot of experience

I’m already a professional

Clear selection

What are your technical skills? Specifically, how well can you learn new software, create a spreadsheet, or build a website?

I despise technology

I can do the basics for myself like install software or configure my email account

I can handle specialized business software like Microsoft Excel or Quickbooks

I’m very technical -- I can handle almost anything with a computer, but I can’t code

I’m very technical -- I can handle almost anything with a computer and I have some coding experience

Clear selection

Describe any skills you have now that you would like to build upon

What is your first name?

What is your email address if you'd like follow up that's relevant to you?

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Yes, I would like to get emails from Kate Anthony

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