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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry didn't see it but how old are your kids?  I dunno, two demanding inflexible jobs and three kids sounds like a recipe for disaster.  I assume right now you guys make in the $200s so the question is what does the extra money get you and is it worth the added stress?  My bet is no, it's not.  It's not just the day to day but the other stuff that comes up.  COVID has been a childcare nightmare as I'm sure it's been for you with your current job esp since no backup care place will come to the house if your kids are sick.

You could explore your DH stepping back as you step up.[/quote]

OP here - DH can't step back. He is a partner in a law firm.  We make around $500k HHI right now.  it is not about the money. It is about the job opportunity and career advancement for me.  [/quote]

PP here, ok, so substitute my question about what does the extra money get you to what does the career advancement do for you and is it worth the added stress?  I would still bet the answer is no but you didn't answer how old your kids are.  We have two regular jobs and even for us it's really stressful when the kids have to stay home for a few days because they had a fever and the daycare makes them get a COVID test.  I assume this new job is going to have a steep learning curve so even if the hours don't exceed 50 hours per week it will still be an intense 50 hours of work per week with deadlines that you have to meet.  We have bright horizons for backup care and they won't come to the house if the kids are sick, not sure if other backup services have the same restrictions.[/quote]

OP here - kids are 2, 5 and 7.  Two of the kids are in elementary school and the youngest would probably pivot to a nanny plus part time preschool.  [/quote]

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