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[quote=Anonymous]If it's an internal promotion, it really could harm him professionally if he doesn't take the job. That can be a real career ender if you're viewed as the person who won't embrace a great opportunity when it's handed to them, or sacrifice a little in order to advance.

A "little" more money plus more RESPONSIBILITY - the increased responsibility is a huge plus as well. That responsibility may be what he has to have in order to advance further. If you get in the way of this, you could be hurting your family a lot.

Aunts, uncles and cousins are important. Grandparents are important. But your nuclear family has to be top priority. Plan to fly your parents out for a couple of weeks a time or two a year. Talk to you sister on the phone, a lot. Your kids won't really miss the cousins as much as you think they will. Build a new support network in CA. You can do it, even if it feels intimidating.

Also, as a SAHM, you really do have to give husband's career advancement and happiness a heavier weighting than what you just "want". If you say no to this you really could be damaging your marriage. He WILL feel like you've put your family ahead of him.  [/quote]

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