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[quote=Anonymous]Hi all,

I have what I would describe as a very boring, but stable federal government job that allows me to work from home more often than not and work flexible hours.  The problem is the work is not challenging, I'm a tiny cog in a giant system, and I just don't really care that much about what I'm doing.  Also, I have an advanced degree, but don't feel like the job I am in really opens many doors within my field.  Pay is okay (GS-13), but I have student loans.

That being said, I just turned 30 and DH and I are working on a family.  We both were raised by SAHMs (not an option for me to stay home) and I really want to be able to chaperone field trips, care for my kids when they're home sick, make home cooked meals, and basically do all the things my mom was able to do for me.  My mom says once I have kids, my career won't matter as much to me and I'm going to be very happy to have such a relaxed, flexible job.  My grandma, however, owned her own business and said I shouldn't hold myself back.

Any working parents have insight about how important your career is to you once you have kids?  I am scared I'm going to get mommy-tracked early in my career, but don't really want to take on a more stressful job that will make me miss out on my kids' lives.  Any input on the whole lean in/lean out debate?

Thanks![/quote]

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