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[quote=Anonymous]I just had twins three months ago and DH and I realize that even with considerable tightening of our spending (we already live very modestly), we need to bring in more money in order to be able to save appropriately and ensure financial stability down the road.  DH has a very limited amount of mobility career-wise.

I have been offered a job that will give me about a 20% raise.  This amount is enough to solve most of our concerns about savings.  The thing is, I really love the firm I currently work at and am heartbroken at the prospect of leaving.  Unfortunately, I don't see myself getting a 20% raise plus up to 45% variable comp at this firm any time soon (even raises for top performers are around 10% max / 30% variable comp).

Anyway, I'm bummed.  The new opportunity will be interesting, but not as interesting as the work I do now.  I will miss the people I work with now.  Have been with this firm for almost nine years.  Trying to remember that my family is the most important thing right now and part of that is ensuring our financial security.   Just sucks to take a job primarily because of the money, though I'm sure I'll do well in the role and deliver what the employer is asking for.

Don't know if there's an answer to this issue, just wanted to express my thoughts. [/quote]

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