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[quote=Anonymous]Major dilemma happening at work. I'm 5 months pregnant but just found out my boss is leaving. I've put in 4.5 years on my project and I'm weighing whether or not I should apply. I meet the job description, but am likely to be up against far more experienced candidates. The pregnancy is not an issue for me, I am the breadwinner and have to go back to work regardless. It would, however, be increased responsibility, increased international travel, and probably some increase in stress (although it would spare me my current stress of working for a manager with whom I frequently disagree and whose work I constantly have to correct). It would certainly improve our financial situation, which will be tight with the new baby.

I've always wanted to run my own project and do more work-related travel. The timing is bad, but I hate passing up chances because I'm scared or because it's the easier choice. Just looking for some advice from anyone who's been here before. Would appreciate some outsider perspective (Husband thinks I should go for it. He does not travel for his job and is amazingly supportive. He thinks I have nothing to lose by trying). [/quote]

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