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[quote=Anonymous]I'm going to play Carolyn Hax for a minute...  Why did you bring up Jane at all?  She isn't really relevant to the question (should you do this exciting/demanding project or not) but you mentioned her because the fact that she's the one who might get to do it bothers you.  I think that is understandable but will just cloud your judgment about whether you really want to do this project or not.  Re the ultimate decision, it's a tough one that all of us working moms have to face and it just depends on how much additional work it will really be and how big an opportunity it is, etc.  I personally have erred on the side of my work/ life balance several times (also an attorney) in turning down "exciting" sounding projects that would have been growth opportunities because I knew they'd be terrible for my life.  I try to remember that my career is long and even though I may have to sacrifice some things in the present to be with my young family, I will have many years to make it up later.  [/quote]

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