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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a perfectly time thread - thanks OP and PPs

I've been working 4 days a week since DC1 was born 6 years ago.  I've been considering applying for a promotion (I've been promoted while being PT, but have reached the top of my career ladder, so have to apply to make the next move) and that job requires full time.

The one day a week I spent with DC1 was so special that I'm really torn about giving it up (DC2 is now 2, so still 3 years until K).  That said, the promotion is the job I always pictured myself ending up in, and if i don't go for it now whoever gets it will prob hang onto it for years/decades (the current guy has been there 20 years, applicants are likely in their mid-late 30s)

So i'm torn - i want the new job, I want to keep my PT schedule.

I'm a fed, but in a uncommon position (e.g. not a lawyer), so movement between agencies isn't a reliable option.  I feel like the decision is kid vs. job.   It's helplful to hear from all the people who really value their PT schedule, a reminder of what I'd be giving up.

Hmm...decisions, decisions[/quote]

Take the long view..in three years, you won't care about that extra day, because your child will be in school.[/quote]

Interestingly, it is the “long view” that’s giving me pause – I know how fast three years can go, and i don’t want to look back on them and feel like I lost time with DC because I went to work full time.  
In three years there’d be no question about wanting the full-time job…but in three years DC won’t be two, won’t stare in wonder at the elephants at the zoo or think that I’m the most fun playmate he’s ever had.   
9:06 – it is such a personal decision, you’re totally right.   I can’t find anyone who can really help me figure it out, because it’s so personal to me.  Even DH doesn’t get it – he knows that one day a week I stay home to play, but that I’m still good at my job – he says it’d be fine either way.   
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