Anonymous wrote:Thank you for your responses. They are helpful to me. It is relevant to me because I have a job that is going nowhere, underpaid, and causing significant family challenges for child care, and I've decided to quit it. I guess I was looking to hear that others might do the same thing in the situation. I think there's something better out there for me to be doing.

If I was in your situation, then yes, I would either quit or look for something that interested me more.

I happen to *like* my job (not love, but like) but I am paid decently (GS-14) and can work from home (5 days a week) so I have a lot of flexibility. If I didn't need the money, I would *probably* not work, but it depends on what you mean by not needed the money - ie if I suddenly won the lottery (which I don't play) - then no, I wouldn't work. If it means we would be able to pay our bills enough to be comfortable, but not have much extra (for savings, college, vacations etc) then yes, I would stay. If it is somewhere in between, it would depend on the scenario.

No, I would happily leave the job if money was not an issue. I would become a Guardian Ad-Litem.

I would walk out today if I didn't need the money. After a long spell at home I would do development work in southern Africa.

We don't necessarily "need" my income but I went part time just to keep my foot in the door, skills up, and I think I am more patient with my DS having some time away. If you can afford it, do what's right for you. It's impossible to gauge a decision like this on a forum. Some people are better parents as SAHM, WOHM, or part time workers. Just really depends on you and your family dynamics.

No but I wouldn't stay in any job if I didnt need the money. I work to live not live to work! My husband is the opposite though.

I would - but would do a shorter work day due to my commute. My kids are older (elementary aged) and I would like to be able to take them to school and pick them up after (vs after care.) 9-2 would be great. And having 1 day off every other week to do errands would be better!

Nope.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would keep my job, but go part time.

+1

I do really interesting, challenging, meaningful work, and I love it. But I also don't need to do it full time. In my dream world, it would be three days/week.

+2 Would do just the parts that really interest me as a consultant or p/t. Have plenty of hobbies, interests, and people and places to visit to keep me busy.

I'd quit in a heartbeat and go work or volunteer at an animal law nonprofit. I'd also use my spare time to write chick lit novels for fun.

My federal government job is soooo boring, but it's secure and flexible, so I'm staying at it while the kids are young.

Anonymous wrote:NO!

I hate my job. I is daily torture. Constant conflict between project managers that do not have a clue what to do and technical team members that are all indians and constantly play games with estimates and work. Nothing is possible.

mind numbing
soul sucking
corporate torture

+1

NO!

I hate my job. I is daily torture. Constant conflict between project managers that do not have a clue what to do and technical team members that are all indians and constantly play games with estimates and work. Nothing is possible.

mind numbing
soul sucking
corporate torture

OMG, NO

My job is very stressful and it's just going to get worse.

I don't need the money. I need the mental stimulation. I'd make a HORRIBLE stay at home mother.

Heck no. But if I didn't need the money I'd substitute it for something else that I find more fulfilling. Retirement nope!

No way. Don't hate my job but love my kids more!