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[quote=Anonymous]I am happily employed PT WAH, albeit a little bored.  I'm in that zone where I probably need to find another job, because this one is not challenging anymore.  Except that I really REALLY enjoy the opportunity to be accessible to my kids and take care of issues at home.  I've been on the hunt for a while, but nothing has come up either a) close enough to where I live or b) PT that would give me the flexibility I want.

Our CEO is leaving, and I've been asked by several people if I will apply.  I have (most) of the experience they are looking for.  The salary isn't great for the position, but it would be a stepping stone to something bigger eventually.  The job is WAH, but has travel, of course.  I don't know that I would get it, but I think I may have a shot.

My long term goal has always been for a #2 position (I'm just not into being a figurehead), and quite honestly, I've not pursued it because I just don't want to have to do the travel that would be associated with it at this time in my children's lives. DH travels a lot and works late many evenings.  That won't change.  And in some respects due to the nature of my work, I'm already tethered to my phone/tablet device, and a CEO position, I believe, would make it nearly impossible to shut them off.

I grew up the oldest of my siblings, cooking dinner every night, watching them after school until my parents came home.  I'm not interested in that lifestyle for my kids.  I want to be accessible to them and present. (Please don't take those comments as judgmental - that is not my intention at all.)

At the same time, I'm bored.

I am really torn over this. I know DH would like for me to apply.  I don't think he understands my position.  I think he just wants the additional income (BTW - we do just fine with his income - I could probably SAH if I wanted, but I don't want to.)  His mom was home when he was a kid, so he doesn't understand it.  He thinks we can hire a nanny and everything will be fine.

Anything I should be considering?  Kids are young - toddler & elementary age.[/quote]

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