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07.19.08, 13:40 PM General Topics
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I have a 2.5 yo and 6.5 yo. I am interviewing for a job that will pay about $125K-$150K a year - with enormous room for growth with a global org. The job will require I leave my home @ 7:30 AM and commute for an hour and leave office @ 5:30 Pm and commute back to just barely wash kids and off to bed. Right now we need the money - but frankly the job is also such a stretch for me - - I have been out of the work force for about 5years and although I could of this job it would be a lot of stress and a lot of "personal stretching." I am 38...and also have a mixed feeling about my marriage. On one hand I feel like I need to really go for it (and will probably get it) b/c future w/dh is shaky...on the other hand, I really do not want the stress, exhaustion and misery of missing my children's lives. What the hell do I do? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.19.08, 01:40 PM Flag
 

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Any way to work in some flex time or telecommuting? Make it part of the negotiations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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op-they'll never go for it..they also want me to travel to west coast at least 1-2x a month for 2-4 day trips. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Other option: shorten your commute in some way. But also, those 1-2 trips a month to the west coast are going to practically cost you a week each time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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op-i would have to move to shorten commute. so not do-able? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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you should do it esp. if you are shaky with your dh. make sure you get a great nanny that you trust. One of your dc is already in school and the other one will be in preschool soon but it's not every day that a company takes a chance on someone who was out of the workforce for 5 years! even if you do it for a year, you will have something on the resume and can look for something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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op-that's what i am thinking...but also worried that it will be a big stretch...scared i am not qualified...all the self doubt stuff. i have all the vision for the job and passion and there are certain details of the job i just dont have...scared i will take it and lose it and will feel like sh** [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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It sounds like you are going to go for it. It WILL be stressful, but also rewarding. It will be a hard transition for your kids, but they'll be OK. You should have a long talk with DH, though. A new job, big career transition AND a divorce would be really awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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You should also talk with DH about who is going to take care of DC if one of them is sick or if nanny calls in sick, etc. Some workplaces have emergency day care, but that won't work if DC is sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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op-good idea - thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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wow, it's great you have the option to come back to an interesting job. It's an awsome opportunity, try it and see how it goes. what field are you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.19.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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