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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IC in a senior legal role

IC?

Independent contributor I assume

I’m not in legal but shifting from managerial to IC did wonders for my ability to parent and work effectively.

I would have thought they meant intelligence community.

Anonymous wrote:Federal govt. GS12 or below. Phone it in. 8 hours. That's it.

I agree. These jobs are cake. And anything you do wrong is middle management's fault anyways.

I'm a GS 14 manager and expect very little out of GS12 and below. Above me, the GS 15s and SES put in LONG hours and have a lot of stress. I wouldn't move up for any amount of money.

I'm in a sweet spot at the moment but that could change this year. Consultant with small consultancy.

I make 150 and am currently 100% remote. My work ebbs and flows but I'm largely in control of my schedule. As long as I make my deliverables, I don't have a set schedule. It's occasionally stressful but usually not. I can make about 95% of kids' games, concerts, practices, doctor appointments, etc. without concern.

We were able to leave the DMV with DH's job because my job is portable. Now in a much lower COL so 150 is decent money.

But alas, the market is shifting and I may be out of this cush job soon and back to real life.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IC in a senior legal role

IC?

Independent contributor I assume

I’m not in legal but shifting from managerial to IC did wonders for my ability to parent and work effectively.

What about local government? If you like where you live, that could be fulfilling from a mission perspective and I’ve heard the work life balance is good. It’s my long term goal but the pay isn’t high (although more than you currently make- no offense) so I hope to work in the private sector for a bit first.

Federal govt. GS12 or below. Phone it in. 8 hours. That's it.

Anonymous wrote:Try to move to an association. They generally have better pay and quality of life than traditional nonprofits.

Never been more stressed than at an association non-profit. Everyone has to wear 10 hats and acts "like family" which is code for no boundaries.

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Anonymous wrote:i think mommy tracking is a little odd.
I'm c suite so hugely in control of my own schedule. If you work hard enough and get senior enough, you can do what you want. i go to watch my kids games. i have to work hard AROUND those and often after they are in bed or weekends. But I can absolutely 'be there' if they are sick or school closes. it's a little bit stressful but i think actually lower level jobs are less flex.

It's "odd"? That seems like a failure of imagination.

I agree that jobs at the top can be flexible with delegation. But it's how hard you have to work at lower level jobs, hours you put in, middle manager years etc that often correspond with having young kids.

Some of us also just really don't want to work weekends.

There's sort of a specific income bracket that's worth it to mail in. Anything under $100k, assuming your partner makes substantially more, better to just SAH for a few years then jump back in and do it properly and get promoted. Anything over $200k and you may as well lean in and get promoted to have ultimate flex.

Anonymous wrote:i think mommy tracking is a little odd.
I'm c suite so hugely in control of my own schedule. If you work hard enough and get senior enough, you can do what you want. i go to watch my kids games. i have to work hard AROUND those and often after they are in bed or weekends. But I can absolutely 'be there' if they are sick or school closes. it's a little bit stressful but i think actually lower level jobs are less flex.

It's "odd"? That seems like a failure of imagination.

I agree that jobs at the top can be flexible with delegation. But it's how hard you have to work at lower level jobs, hours you put in, middle manager years etc that often correspond with having young kids.

Some of us also just really don't want to work weekends.

i think mommy tracking is a little odd.
I'm c suite so hugely in control of my own schedule. If you work hard enough and get senior enough, you can do what you want. i go to watch my kids games. i have to work hard AROUND those and often after they are in bed or weekends. But I can absolutely 'be there' if they are sick or school closes. it's a little bit stressful but i think actually lower level jobs are less flex.

Corporate communications at Capital One. I work from home three days, go in one day, basically don't work at all on Fridays. I also dick around all day. Pay isn't amazing but for how little is expected of me, it's fine.

Full time telework in a non supervisory technical role like uspto. Lonely but perfect for mommy track. Although I fantasize about working in schools the pay is just too low.

Anonymous wrote:IC in a senior legal role

IC?

Anonymous wrote:I’m a non supervisory gs14 and make $150 and work 40 hours per week. I telework 4 days per week. I have a 3 year old. When she’s a bit older, I’ll kick it up and refocus on my career. For now, I am very grateful.

Came to say this - same but I was a 15 (attorney). Nonsupervisory is key. You get to become an expert in your field, can develop a great reputation, and can move up or change jobs when you are ready from a personal life perspective.

If the agency has a mission that you find fulfilling, it can be a great job.

I was an IT project manager when I mommy tracked. You can make $100k-$150K.