I mentioned last week that I would be looking for a new job due to the impending danger of my job being cut. Last week we had a staff meeting, and though it doesn't look like our jobs will be cut anytime soon, there is still not an option to get full-time hours. Right now, that is what my family needs. My husband is an entreprenuer in the field of capital consulting and real estate, so his income has basically dwindled to maybe 15-20% of where it was two years ago, and he was the main breadwinner.
In the field of work I am in, I am blessed there are still a few folks hiring. Here is my delimma: I got a call last week from a company that has a newly created position doing exactly what I want to do. The HUGH drawback- anywhere from 50-70% travel. The recruiter was very cool about it- he actually told me to think about it over the weekend, chat with my husband, and then call him today and let him know if I was still interested.
Pre-pregnancy me immediately got excited (new projects!! just my thing), but new mommy me just felt sick (not literally, but you now what I mean...). This could potentially be a really great opportunity for me, it would allow me to move up in my field, working more in a mgt position instead of a worker bee. But the travel thing makes my heart hurt. I'm only 6 weeks pregnant, but I'm worried about travel during the icky parts of pregnancy, will the travel hurt the baby, after I have the baby, being away from him/her.
So my question is: Do you think I should even take the time to interview? The job is a newly created position, so I'm sure there is flexibility in how it actually works. But I don't want to get my hopes up, or my husband's, but it sounds like a great opportunity, and having some $$ for change would be nice.
TIA
Re: job delimma, advice pls a little long...
Oh gosh, I think it will incredibly difficult to travel that much as a new mom. However, if your family needs the money, and your DH can be super-flexible and supportive, then perhaps y'all can make it work. Good luck making your decision!
Both DH and I used to travel full time when we were single. We both suffered for about 5 years. It was fun for awhile, but it gets old very quickly. DH still is traveling most weeks (hence the reason we are trying to move to Dallas). He hates it. Loves his job, but hates being away from home and the hassles of the airport every week. Travel also can be exhausting, which is something you'll need to consider since you are pregnant.
We are struggling with the idea of having him travel once the baby comes and I would be a SAHM(oh if our house would just sell). I can't imagine me traveling after having the baby and him working as well.
Thanks, ladies. My gut reaction (after that initial excitement) was "I can't imagine being away from my husband or baby".
I have traveled for work before when I was single, and it was hard even then b/c I was just dating DH at the time and wanted to spend all my time with him.
I wish this economy would get it together!! Thanks for the insight, ladies. My job search continues on...
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