July 2010 Weddings
RonCourt
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Work advice (Kinda long)
Re: Work advice (Kinda long)
At first I thought, 45 minutes?! No way! But then I reread the $20,000 part. That would definitely have me interested. At this point in time, it's only an interview so I would give it your all and see what happens. It doesn't hurt to pursue it.
I do agree with your hubby that your current schedule sounds super nice, but the salary increase is pretty significant. Plus, it sounds like you aren't feeling challenged by your current job at all. Good luck! Let us know how it goes
I was offered two jobs, on the same day, that were about $25k apart. One was a teaching gig at a small school, teaching one lecture, two labs, Sept-May. But I would be the only one teaching, every day, anatomy freshman nursing students. However, the schedule was super flexible and kind of awesome- but there wouldn't have been much room for improvement as it was not a tenure track position, just renewable for four years, etc. The other job was all kinds of awesome... but working year round and probably slightly more stressful b/c it's teaching medical and other graduate students... but it was tenure track and more room to grow (and multiple people teaching in one course, so like when my dad had a stroke barely a week after I started the job, it wasn't a huge deal that I left for two weeks). I took that one... easier to pay off student loans, better job stability if we decide to stay here, this job title would make it easier to get a job elsewhere if we decide to/need to move in 5-10 years as well.
Basically- there are pros and cons to both! If you plan on having kids any time soon... the no commute/flexible schedule sounds ideal. However, the salary bump and more challenging workload would be good too.
I would go through with the interview and see what kind of impression you get of the job, people, company, etc. Then I would start to weigh the pros and cons once you know a little more.
Just some things to be thinking about. Do you guys plan on having kids soon and do you want/plan to continue working? How much is an 1 1/2 commute a day worth to you? Is it worth $20,000 a year?
Good luck and keep us posted!
Ditto all of this. Go through the process and see what happens. The job may sound great right now, but if you don't get a good vibe from your would be boss or even the job itself, then there isn't much to stress about.
I will say, that a 45 minute commute sounds hideous, especially when you don't have a commute at all right now. But, I did it and it's really not THAT bad. I was working from home when we first moved up to Mass - when I got my current job, it was at least a 45 min drive....at first it sucked but eventually you just get used to it. Plus I was happy to get out of the house and have some social interaction.
Anyway, keep us posted on how the interview goes!
Yep, everything that Mel and Lauren said. Do the interview and see how you feel after that. There is no harm in trying and looking at other options besides where you are. Making a pros and cons chart and asking yourself where you want to be in a few years/what you want for you and your DH could be very helpful in weighing out your decision.
I will say DH had a 45 minute commute for a while and hated it after a few months... Maybe the $20,000 raise will make up for it?
GL and let us know how it goes!