Typhoon John, I will just say that if your wife was truly concerned about money, that kitchen would look like it did this time 2 years ago. But, she should have never spoken that shit, even in jest, outside the house. It's no one's biz who makes what, unless a Pro golfer 🤣.
That said, carry on with what YOU want to do, at the pay that comes with it.
My wife never cared, and never said anything ever about such, in or out of the house. I hope Landon's wife is like mine was. Well, in that respect anyway. 😉