You were facing significant financial stress after losing your job, but your marriage survived it. You were able to continue job hunting, and you recently landed a new position that is going to pay you enough to make your budget work. You think this will create more financial stability for you and your spouse, which should make your marriage stronger.
Could the opposite actually be true? Are there any reasons why getting a new job could actually lead to a divorce?
Changes to your work schedule
One thing to consider is how demanding this new job will be. If it changes your schedule so that you are working significantly more, your spouse may feel that you are a workaholic. You may think that you are just doing what you can to keep the new job and make your new boss happy. That is well and good, but working an excessive number of hours can certainly impact your marriage and keep the two of you apart.
How long is the commute?
Similarly, having a long commute means that you spend less time with your spouse. For this reason, some studies have found that people with a commute that is 45 minutes long or longer have 40% higher odds of getting divorced. For example, perhaps you previously worked at home and so you saw your spouse frequently, but now you are spending an hour and a half on the road every day, so the odds are much higher that this will erode your relationship.
If you do end up getting divorced, make sure that you understand all of your rights, especially when discussing topics like property division or child custody.