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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I was in a similar position earlier this year.  We'd just had our second child, and a colleague emailed me out of the blue with an amazing job offer (clinical faculty at an Ivy League university). In many ways, it was my dream job in terms of the variety and content of work I would have done, and the sky would have been the limit.

And, after much consideration and discussion with my prospective boss and many of her employees, I turned it down.  One big reason was that it would have required a move to a location where we knew no one, whereas here we have family, friends, etc.  But when it came down to it, I didn't want a demanding job, which it would have been.  Not with two little kids (and hopefully a third at some point).  I know myself, and it would have been easy for me to immerse myself in the job and rationalize time away from my kids, and then I would have realized that they were suddenly in high school.  Not worth it.

Six months (or so) later, I have no regrets.  In fact, I was offered a great promotion from my current position here, which will allow me to retain my flexibility but with a significant raise.  Even if that hadn't come through (or if it falls through), I'm still glad I didn't take it.  This time with my kids is far too precious and fleeting.  I am so grateful for them daily--and for the interesting, meaningful work I can do here which, even if it's not my ideal, provides me with intellectual stimulation and balance.[/quote]

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