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queensgirl
LIF Infant
Member since 11/08 321 total posts
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Erica
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Changing jobs to be with baby more...
So I feel like I'm at a crossroads in my life. I just had my first baby and went back to work full time in NYC. I feel like my priorities in life changed. Everything that i deal with at work (finance related) just isn't important. I want something new. I applied for a Physical Therapy Aide position thats about 6 minutes from my house. The job is the biggest pay cut ever. Its 20 hours a week 3 days a week. On paper, we can make this work. I got offered the job, but I'm having a hard time taking that huge leap. Any have any words of wisdom or have gone through this before?
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Posted 5/21/10 12:17 PM  |
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Two in Blue
Member since 5/05 20223 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
Have you tried to work out a deal with your company-maybe work 3 days 1 from home? that way you get some career life but also have time with your baby?
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:28 PM |
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BethanyLynn
Love these munchkins
Member since 10/09 6295 total posts
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Bethany
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
If it works on paper why not? I dont have experience with this but I sooo wish I could cut down to PT. Unfortunately for us, it doesnt work on paper! I know the feeling that your priorities have changed!
Good luck!!!! 
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:31 PM |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
Member since 5/05 9731 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
I work PT and while sometimes I feel like I'm "under utilized" and definitely "under paid" (although I can't complain THAT much 'cause I work for my Dad!!!) I wouldn't trade it for anything as I'm able to spend so much time w/ my DC and I know I'll never get that time back.
If you can make it work, go for it!!! they aren't little forever, and you can go back FT when they grow up!
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| Posted 5/21/10 12:52 PM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
Message edited 5/22/2010 10:23:45 AM.
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| Posted 5/21/10 2:57 PM |
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paulandles912
My children are a blessing!
Member since 5/05 2598 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
I left my NYC job in finance after having DD (child #2) so I wouldn't have the 3 hour commute and would be able to shuttle to doctor's appointments, school, etc.
I still work in finance, but have a mile commute. It was a lateral pay move. And while there are probably more cons than pros to what I do now, the pros that mean the most are about my having more time with my family.
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| Posted 5/21/10 3:06 PM |
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Tine73
Member since 3/06 22093 total posts
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
I did it and have no regrets!
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| Posted 5/21/10 3:08 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
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julz
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Re: Changing jobs to be with baby more...
Posted by Tine73
I did it and have no regrets!
same! 
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| Posted 5/21/10 3:16 PM |
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