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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Go for it.
Moms on this board say "you're kids are only young once"  "you can go for it when your kids are older"
BS. 
Older working women know we have a limited shelf life.  In your 40's companies want you for Senior positions.  If you wait 5-10 more years, the opportunity may well expire.
Dads pursue high level, demanding positions- why shouldn't moms.
You must be very talented to be offered the job.  Do you really think your highest purpose will be better served carting around kids to soccer practice and hosting playdates?  
Go for it!  You can always scale back if it doesn't work out.
- C Suite mom of 4, raised by an awesome working single mom.[/quote]

+1,0000. Thank you!! I made a similar point earlier in the thread but you said it much better.

This job is not a life sentence! If it doesn't work out, you scale back but don't expect to have this opportunity again "when the kids are older". Many of the posters saying you should just do this in a few years clearly don't work. ?[/quote]

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