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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I say this as a WOHM with 2 kids under age 6 with also a very supportive husband.  Make  sure you know what you are getting into and make sure your husband does too. If it's a big job with lots of travel and long hours no matter how much support you have it doesn't change the fact that you will be spending very little time with your family. I had  my dream job up till last yr and in fact I worked from home a lot when not traveling. It literally burnt me out for 3 yrs. I was always stressed out about work and there was no work life balance whatsoever. I left that company and found another one that I'm much happier with. I don't have to worry about politics. I go in by 9 and home by 6. And when I'm home I'm rarely thinking of work. Is it my dream job? No but im much much happier and so is my family. I'm not trying to discourage you just saying that you should know exactly what you are getting into and be okay with it. Your husband too.[/quote]

This also happened to me.  I took the big job and completely burnt out after 3 years -- as in became very ill burnt out.   Now I'm a SAHM which is not what I ever intended.   It would have made a big difference in my case if my DH had not also been working at a demanding job with lots of travel at the same time.   Will your DH pick up the pieces and spend time with the kids if you take the job?  Split pick ups and drop offs and take the kids to the doctor when they are sick during the middle of the day?  DH needs to be both supportive and available, especially if you have 3 kids.    [/quote]

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