> If he is married If he is married, then his spouse (especially given the marital demographics of people holding advanced degrees) is quite likely also contri

> If he is married If he is married, then his spouse (especially given the marital demographics of people holding advanced degrees) is quite likely also contributing income, and decently likely to be contributing income at least as much as he is. Now married with kids is a different ballgame, but married per se isn't going to be a financial burden.