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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it crazy to  go for a big promotion at work with a toddler and pregnant with twins? Or Have I been reading too much about Sheryl Sandburg/ marissa Mayer and "leaning in"? [/quote]

Depends on your childcare situation and your partner, if any. If your spouse will take on the bulk of childcare and household duties or you have a nanny, then go for it. But if you will be doing the childcare/housework along with working, that might be tough. Of course it depends what the promotion entails -- maybe your job duties won't be significantly affected, just your title. Only you can know.[/quote]

+1.  Even if you don't get the job, they will know that you are really ambitious.  I have a full time housekeeper.  I feel no guilt farmining out off of the domestic duties.  It is a sacrifice.  My house is smaller and my car older, but I do not have an especially helpful spouse, therefore I farm out all duties so that I can handle kids and working late.  Why fight about it.  I wouldn't trade it for the world.[/quote]

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