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[quote=Anonymous]I have hated my job since day one but it was a safe harbor when we moved here during the economic storm of 2010. Nothing terribly wrong with it, a desirable company, but I find the work mind-numbingly boring. (I have had jobs I've loved in the past but the salary is too low here so can't afford to go back to that field).

I promised myself I'd find a new job after maternity leave in late 2012. Fast forward one year later and I'm disenchanted by the possible options.

Advantages to staying: very flexible so makes it easier to take off for drs appts,sick baby, etc; seem to be well-liked by clients and colleagues; daycare very convenient to office

Disadvantages: low salary, bored/no belief in mission of work, have already been promoted once and don't see much opportunity for future advancement. Oh yeah, did I mention I'm bored? I feel like my brain is turning to mush.

I've had a few interviews but haven't really been inspired by any of the options out there. I used to think that just getting out of my current job would be enough, but now I'm wondering if I should just suck it up, be grateful for the paycheck and mommy-track it for a few years until my LO is a little older. I kind of hate myself for considering that but I also feel like the hassle of starting over and "proving myself" at a new company may not be worth it unless its a job I really truly love or pays significantly more money.

Any thoughts/advice appreciated!
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