Kids vs. career: New top job with travel

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't do it, particularly since you seem happy with your current job.

[Anonymous]

I would only do this if I really needed the money.

[Anonymous]

That sounds hellish trying to manage that schedule.

[Anonymous]

I would do it for a few years -- it sounds like it will give you the boost you need to move into another, less intensive position afterwards. Your kids will be fine!

[Anonymous]

DO IT!

[Anonymous]

Don't do it. Your kids are more important.

[Anonymous]

There is nothing in this world short of starvation and/or homelessness that would make me take that job. Or even consider it. But you do you. Happy Mothers Day.

[Anonymous]

I'd do it but I would get a live in nanny who will work with you. Pay her well You will want to minimize the overnights but also have something to fall back on.

We had a live in nanny with two parents with busy jobs and it and it created a great amount of stability in the face of my parents' jobs.

[Anonymous]

Try to put a price on this way if life and see how it adds up. On an after-tax basis how much more will you make. Then do an hourly "wage" comparison of current versus prospective job given hours and travel demands. Will the new job lead to more flexibility in the next couple of years? To manage this schedule you may want a professional live-in.

[Anonymous]

As someone who has completely mommy tracked herself, I think this sounds like an amazing opportunity. If you can afford a trusted nanny who can cover when you are away, I would be tempted to give it a try. You only get so many chances for re-entry at the highest levels.

[Anonymous]

I would do and and hire a live in nanny to do all the kid stuff when DH and I are traveling. Win-win for everybody!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would do and and hire a live in nanny to do all the kid stuff when DH and I are traveling. Win-win for everybody!

Except the kids.

[Anonymous]

I would only do if it would drastically change my financial status. As in, my kids are in public and I could now put them in a top private. Or, if you are not putting anything away for college and this will allow you to fund college accounts.

[Anonymous]

Can your dh switch to a more family friendly position?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't do it. Your kids are more important.

This. You would be nuts to take that job. I've known families where the dad has to either work a lot or travel a lot or single mom families, and those families already have to juggle a lot. Your kids are at the ages when they are just about to need you and dh more after school-- sports practices, homework, play dates, talks about friend trouble, etc.