I have a difficult decision to make, and I was hoping you guys could help me out......

Minutes ago I just received a very good job offer with an excellent manufactuer in my area. They are a very reputable company that many people would love to work for. I applied for a product specialist job. Basically you are on a team of 3 people that oversee the Product Center. It is a cool facility where all of their products are displayed for customers and reps. I'd also be in charge of arranging travel and entertainment when these people come to WI. I think I got the job because I told them I love to fish and would arrange guides to take our visitors out on the rivers and lakes! Ha ha.

Anyway, here is my dilemma.........

I've pretty much been a stay at home mom for 6 years now. I quit teaching full-time when my daughter was born. She is now 6, and I have an almost 1 year old son now too. I've taught part-time to supplement our income and also keep my resume afloat. It has worked nicely so I could raise my kids.

My son is much more social and adaptable than my daughter was as an infant. He would be o.k. in daycare. My daughter would have screamed her head off. But, is o.k. good enough??????????

My mommy gut says no. The best thing is ME. My side that is tired of rubbing two nickels together says take the job and save money!

Help! Odd that this comes up right before Mother's Day weekend.

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Tough call. Do YOU want to work full-time?

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Very tough call....Do you have any family in the area? I am raising my grandson, but have living with me his father, his other grandmother, his uncle and his great grandmother. He's in pre-school now, but Day Care DID NOT agree with him at ALL. If you have family in the area that you trust, then the decision is easier. If not, go with your instincts....Always follow your instincts.

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I'm not afraid of working 1 full-time job. I'm afraid of working 2! You know, working all day and then going until late at night to get everything done at home that has to get done. I have a very supportive husband who isn't afraid of the vacuum cleaner, but still, moms have a lot of responsibilites when there are 2 little ones.

I'd love the challenge that this new job would bring, but I don't know if it is worth the cost?

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JO, this is a tough call, the money I am sure would be nice, but your kids are young only once. Enjoy them while you can.

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Syd, our families both live about 3 hours away. That would make this decision much easier to make. I'd love to have either one of the grandmas at my disposal!

You are right on the instincts (or gut as I call it). My gut says NO, but I don't know if that is just the fear talking?

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I know. I'll be reminded of that in a little bit when the little guy gets up from his nap. He is always so sweet when he gets up.............

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Go for it. Kids need a full time mom for about the first year. After that they will be fine. Think what the income could do for them down the line?

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I think it depends on how much external support you have with your children. Do have family that can help you when they are sick or need a ride etc?

My job schedule is unique in that I work 24/hr every 5-6 days and have since my children were born.I had no one to pick up the pieces for me and so I hired a "grandma" type nanny just for the hours I worked.When I am at work I cannot leave or be distracted. I even had the nanny bring them in to me when they were infants and continued breastfeeding. This schedule allowed me to earn significant income and yet I was home a good deal of the time as mom. I did go through major moments of sleep deprivation. I still do- working this schedule. However I now generate income that will pay for a private university for my son. He received academic awards for half of tuition and board,but I will still spend 26,000/year on his tuition.I was able to make this work and be there for my children most of the time and generate an income for travel and education that they would never had . It was an exhausting balancing act. Now they are 13 and 17 and it is getting easier.

You could try it and if it seems to be taking its toll you could go back to plan B and work part-time.If you take the job and it does not work for your family it is not written in stone that you must stay! If you do take that postion you should hire someone to help you with laundry and housekeeping so that when you come home your energy is completely there for your children. Possibly if you take this position in a year they will allow you to develope it into a 4 day/week or job share. Is this company creative and supportive with their employees? I would weigh your support from others in your life with your children and what this company is like.

It is really a tough dilemma. Good Luck!

I read in "Psychology Today" many years ago that people really make decisions in the first six seconds of consideration, but spend much, much longer than that agonizing over the decision they've actually already made. You already know in your heart of hearts what you're going to do. Now you're trying to justify the decision.

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