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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Followed up about telecommuting with the other job and was told they had no policy in place, even though it had been mentioned in an interview.  Basically, the idea was shot down.

Spoke to a manager at my current job about the pending contract and was told that even if we don't win, there are enough billable hours for everyone.  Hopefully, this isn't a lie.  In the end, I decided I wasn't ready to do a 40 hour work week, commute,  and prove myself at a new gig.  Passed on the new job.  Don't feel great about it, mostly because I think I disappointed people and should have come to this decision sooner.  In the big scheme of things, my child is more important than my job (JMO not trying to start a debate)--I won't say "career" because I'm not invested in what I do--and I'd regret being away from her more.

Maybe another opportunity will come along that's better suited to me when I'm ready.  In the meantime, I'll humbly except my current flexible gig.

Thanks so much for all the input and I hope this thread helps someone else who finds themselves in a similar situation.[/quote]

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