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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm going to be the odd one out, but I'd say -- take it IF DH is supportive. That means that he realizes that yours is the new job and thus you cannot be the one to deal with dr's appointments and kid events for a while until your bosses get to know you -- so either he deals or you find a super reliable nanny.

It's hard for a SAHM to get back into the work force as substantially as you'd be getting back in. Worst case scenario -- if you get back in, are unhappy, your kids are unhappy or it just doesn't work -- you can always quit and know that that type of job/lifestyle isn't for you. As PP suggested, if your bosses end up liking you enough, you could end up with a flexible arrangement or a reduced travel arrangement. If you don't take it, you'll wonder if you could have made it work.[/quote]

I agree with this.  The only caveat I would add is to consider now the potential long term impact of quitting this job after a short period if you end up being unhappy with the situation compared with not having taken it in the first place.  [/quote]

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