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NBR: Job dilemma
I've known for awhile that I haven't been happy in my current position, but haven't really had the opportunity to do somehting about it until now. A position might be available for me that would probably cut my current salary and not offer benefits, but it could be the stepping stone that I am looking for to guide into my next career. It is not a guarantee that the position will be long-term, but it would help me determine if I wanted to pursue this career path.
DH and I are hoping to start a family soon and I don't plan to come back once I have had a baby, however I could see myself going back to work after a baby with the other position. I could be put on DH'S insurance,but I suppose the move is risky altogether. So, I am asking would you try to suck it up for another year at a company you aren't happy with because it is safe or would you gamble on the other position even if there were no guarantees, but possibly be so much happier? I'm so confused...
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Re: NBR: Job dilemma
that's a really tough call, that only you can really make.
if you'll be okay on a smaller salary then i don't think it would be a bad decision to try it out.
happiness really has no price so if you're completely miserable at your current job, i don't think i'd hesitate at a chance to have some happiness career wise. but you just have to weigh the financials.
I think you should look at your financial situation and your priorities. While I am normally all for trying new things, if you need to "save up" to have a baby and are considering having one in the near future, then you should stay where your earning potential is the greatest. But, if you are financially ready to have a baby and won't put yourself in a hardship with less income, absolutely take the new option. You may love it, or hate it, but you won't be left wondering.
GL!
So if you don't take this new job, you don't plan to go back to work ever? Or do you mean you plan to SAH for awhile, but eventually return to the workplace--just somewhere else? If you don't ever plan to return to work, I'd probably just stay put and avoid a pay cut, and bring in as much as you can before quitting work.
If you do plan to return to work (after having a baby) at any point in the near future, and this new opportunity would be a vaulable stepping stone, I would go for it. Assuming of course the pay cut is not going to be a huge deal for your family.
Being in a job you're miserable in is not a good thing (trust me, I know). But if it might be in your best interest to suck it up temporarily, I'd definitely consider that.
IMO, if you can get on your husband's insurance (and the cost for carrying you isn't crazy high), and you guys can comfortably take a pay cut, I say go for the job you really want. You said you plan to go back to work after you SAH w/a baby for awhile, so having the experience of that "stepping stone" position as you call it would be beneficial to getting a job you want when you re-enter the workforce.
GL with your decision!
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