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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had a job like yours, that was very good on hours/telework/leave, but I was bored silly - surrounded by poor performers and generally wasting my time. I took a new job with more management/leadership/policy experience that I was excited about and started hating it immediately. I now work about 60 hours a week and am stressed out all the time. I barely see my kids during the week - and they often tell me they miss me during the week. Everyone is stressed out because there just isn't enough down time together. I'm a year in and already planning my downshift. I don't think it's worth it. [/quote]

It sounds like that particular job/workplace wasn't the right fit for you.  If you liked the work, 60 hours a week wouldn't be a big deal. I think OP just needs to make sure it's the right fit for her. If you'd stayed at your old job,  you'd still be bored silly and unfulfilled.[/quote]

This is just not true!  60 hours a week is nearly impossible to see your kids!  If you like your kids, you will be unhappy.

As for OP, I was in your exact position but with only 1 kid.  Took the tough job, asked for as much work-life balance upfront as I could (my view in life is you should always try for what you want...you should put it out there).  I work 50-55 hard hours a week (in an environment where many work much longer...because I did get some promises on work-life balance).  It is hard.  I miss my DC a lot.  But I love the challenges of the job.  I don't regret the change AT ALL...I feel great about what I am achieving... but don't know how many years I will be able to do it.  I realize now how "good" a boring easy job can be.  My advice: do you pick stability or do you pick the challenge, which may not pan out in the long run?  That is your choice.

Finally, I don't recommend "waiting" till your kids are older...life will always have challenges.[/quote]

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