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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have this exact dilemma but my kids are 2 and 5 so I’m keeping the flexible job for now. But in a few years I’d definitely go for option 2.
 
What is key I think, is knowing how much time is left in your career, and knowing you have to do something that will open up other opportunities at some point - opportunities may disappear if you stay comfortable too long and age out. (No clue your age but just general advice)[/quote]

Your kids are at the point where you need flexibility the least until the 2 year old drives.[/quote]

It’s possible to overly hedge your bets with this type of thinking. Gripping on to the easier job past your era of prime opportunities will result in reduced options/potential to make big moves later in your career and can result in being stuck. That’s not ideal either. Bold moves carry a trade off but it can certainly be worth it. I mean, people have had office jobs for a long time and many families have been perfectly OK  :) [/quote]

The people who have office jobs and excel have a SAH/Flex spouse, a near full time driving nanny, or grandparents. OP has one of that.  Sure you can have the kids in aftercare till closing all the way thru elem, the latchkey them until college. Not what I would choose. [/quote]

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