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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it a situation where you can negotiate in flexibility? I did this when I recently switched career fields (from journalism, ha). My job in journalism was actually super flexible and DH's job/career is not flexible at all, but I needed to get out. I negotiated some flexibility into my new job to make it work, which I was able to do because they really wanted me. It's not the same level of flexibility as before, but nothing would be, and that probably wasn't sustainable long-term anyway.

They already knew I have small kids, and most of my leadership also has kids so they get it, so that helped. I made it clear I really needed flexibility, so I work core office hours of 9:30-4:30 and work from home one day a week, with the ability to be remote additional days in situations like having a sick kid. I also work for an hour or two after my kids are in bed most evenings.

I found being really honest about my situation and needs was beneficial in my scenario, though I know that's not always the case. Can your husband also try to figure out some alternative options for flexibility? Yours is a tough situation, though I'm pretty sure if I had to "lean in" but would double my salary, DH would find a way to be a little more flexible! :lol:[/quote]

This sounds like exactly my situation, thank you so much for writing. I know several people on the team (and higher up than I would be) have young kids, but my direct boss doesn't. Not sure how that would impact anything, though I am at a company now where I'm the only one with kids on my team (I'm also a journalist!). I've been very nervous about disclosing my needs too much because I don't want to be overlooked or not considered because I have a young child, but I think you're right and I need to be upfront and honest with my needs. If they can't meet it, then it isn't the right fit. Thank you, that's been very helpful![/quote]

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