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[quote=Anonymous]Wow.  I am trying to make this decision myself right now, and am so glad I stumbled upon this thread.  Tons of great advice.  If you don't mind telling us a bit more, OP, what ended up being so bad?  I'm in a $75K, unfulfilling job and I feel in a rut.  There is little room for growth, and I feel like I'm not gaining any ground career-wise, maybe even moving backwards because I have been in the same position for five years and I've grown very little.  I yearn for a fulfilling career, and am expecting to get an offer from a company with a similar salary, but the potential to double that in 5-7 years.  I'm having a hard time gauging the flexibility in the firm - they have said working 1-2 days from home and working flexible hours (i.e. 7-5) is an option, but I'd need to get a specific plan in order before accepting an offer.  I'm worried that, even though flexibility is an option, that it is not the culture of the company.  I'm considering asking for a 7-hour/day schedule at 90% salary, but I'm worried that I'd likely end up working a full-time job at 90%.  What went wrong for you, OP?  Was the culture not conducive to work/life balance?  Did you feel resented by others who were staying late?  Did the longer hours and less flexibility prove too stressful when trying to manage daycare pick-ups, school, home life, etc?  I find it all a little overwhelming now, and I work from home three days/week.  Is there anything that might have made the experience better - a more understanding boss?  Being more specific up front in your expectations and boundaries?  I really hope you are in a better position soon.  Thanks so much for sharing.[/quote]

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