Woudl you work 60% or 80%?

mauceddie

knowing that you'll have a much more interesting job if you work 80%?

ETA: Here's the situation. I worked 60%, but was missing out on a lot, the 'good' projects weren't being assigned to me, etc. Totally understandable because I wasn't physically here to meet with the stakeholders on their timeline. I went to 80% and am definitely more involved and engaged at work now, but I miss that extra time at home with my kids. I am trying to decide if I should stick to 80% or go back to 60%. I have my annual review tomorrow so I need to bring it up then as we will be planning my work for 2010.

MrsT1209

I'd rather spend the extra 20% on something more interesting instead of wasting 60% at something I'm bored at.

jenn_darrin1515

I'd work an interesting job at 80%...but if the choice was 60% vs. 100% I'd take being bored at 60...

The_Jen626

Hmmm... it really is up to you.  If you like being challenged at work, do the 80%.  If you would rather have an extra day with your kids, do the 60%.

I personally love the 80% schedule, it works really well for me.

mauceddie

The_Jen626:

Hmmm... it really is up to you.  If you like being challenged at work, do the 80%.  If you would rather have an extra day with your kids, do the 60%.

I personally love the 80% schedule, it works really well for me.

LOL. yes, this is my dilemma. I don't know which is more important to me right now. I want it ALL dammit!

jennynorene

80%. To me, the interesting work is what makes working worthwhile. And the money, of course.

rmarruffo

I would go with whats more interesting and more enjoyable for you. Ive done a job that I hated and couldnt imagine having to take care of DS at the same time.

wanderlustmom

I think it depends on you!  And the ages of your kids, personally for me, I work 50 percent and will consider 60-70 percent when they both are in school FT.  But I have my own business so the challenging/interesting factor is all up to me.  Downside, so is the salary.

wheelenl

I'm struggling with this right now. My job is interesting at 60 but would be more so at 80.