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So this kinda throws a wrench in the system...
I just got a call to interview for a co-teaching position at a head start program that I had applied to back in the fall (I actually applied for a different position, but this is fine too). I went ahead and accepted the interview, but honestly I'm a little torn. In the fall DH and I were not TTC and I honestly was looking for a full time job b/c we weren't sure about his job. Now things with his job are absolutely wonderful and completely stable. In fact, we're going to be moving closer to his job this summer (which would actually be farther from this job I'm interviewing for). My classes this semester are more difficult and time-consuming than before and honestly I'm not sure I could handle keeping up with the house, a part time job, and my classes. The last thing I want to do is take a new job (full time, at that) and then find out I'm KU. Plus I am taking back my coaching job starting this summer, and I really don't think I can handle it all. I realize I haven't been offered the job, nor am I currently KU but these are all legit concerns in my mind. *sigh* Thoughts??
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Re: So this kinda throws a wrench in the system...
You might as well go on the interview. Unfortunately, you never know how long it will take to get pregnant and you can't plan your life around "what ifs".
You might go and find out the job isn't for you or it could end up being your dream job. Either way, you have an opportunity to make a good impression and great connections with people in your field who could be helpful later.
Good luck.
Burned by the Bear
Did you post this twice? Lol!
It sounds to me like you don't even really want the job. I don't know what to say except for if you really do want this job don't not accept it just because you MAY be KU. Because it could possibly take awhile. Maybe you should talk with YH about this. Good luck! And I'm sure you'll make the right decision!
IUI #1=BFN
IUI #2=BFP! Beta#1:87 Beta #2:1050
~It's a GIRL!~
"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
Just ask yourself" Would I take this job if I wasn't KU?" If the answer is yes then go for the interview.
I'm sure you've heard it a million times that it can take a healthy couple up to a year to get KU. You don't want to regret not taking the job. You can always look for something else or quit if it is not working out.
GOod Luck!
I didn't lol... yet there it is. Crazy bump lol
This is my opinion: Don't let TTC be the deciding factor in what you want to do with your career. In 2+ years of TTC with no success, I can tell you that my career would have gone nowhere had I based all of my decisions on "what if".
Take TTC out of the equation, and see how you feel about things then.
::: Slips into post from lurkdom :::
DH and I were ttc from Aug 2010-Nov 2010 then I recieved a call to interview at an amazing company for my "dream job". We were already highly invested in the ttc process and I was "comfortable" at my current job. I decided to go to the interview and ended up getting offered the position. After much thought I realized that if I didn't take the job I would ultimately be cheating myself, DH and our future family. I decided to put ttc on hold for 3 months (while I settled into my new job) and we will hop back on the ttc train in March. Keeping in mind that I live in Canada and will be taking maternity leave for a full year, this will allow me to be at my new company for atleast a year (if I end up getting KU right away in March) before I have to go off.
My advice to you would be to do what's best for you and your future family even if that means putting ttc off for a little bit. In the end you can have both!
Thanks for your advice
I obviously want to talk to DH about this when he gets home from work, but I think it would be stupid not to go at least interview. I could find out more info and who knows... if they don't have the program during the summer, maybe we could just put off TTC until late spring/early summer when I've gotten used to the job and would have some more free time. Thanks again ladies!