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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I scaled back work a few years ago and left a job that I loved and paid well because it was just too much with 2 young kids. Now my kids are 4 and 7, I wasn't planning on going back to work for another few years, but my dream job just came out of nowhere
I really want it (and we could use the $) but we have really gotten used to the laid back lifestyle that comes with one parent not working. 
Do I take it? Do I want to take on all that comes with a big career again? 
It's not impossible, not a ton of travel (like my old career) but still I'm afraid to take the leap. But I'm also really excited![/quote]

I'll dissent.

It's only a dream job if it works for your family.   It sounds like you know it won't - and you're looking for anonymous 3rd party justification.

You're not single anymore, and you have invested time into 2 children and your wife.  It sounds like that will change.

If you're actually good at what you do - the opportunity will present itself again for your job.   The opportunity to be a good dad - won't.

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