Job Dilemma

I just wanted to get some opinions about my situation...

Right now I work for a car insurance company as a claims adjuster and am scheduled to go back the end of March. I am not looking forward to going back and finally figured out that its because of my job and what I do there and not leaving the baby (which is what I thought would be the major problem, although it will be SO SAD to leave him). My job is extremely stressful and often requires me to work longer than 40 hours a week. Now I didn't mind this as much when I wasn't a mommy, but now that Ryan is here, I want to be home to see him as soon as I can.

DH's friend's wife offered me a job as a pharmaceuticals rep yesterday. I have always been interested in doing this career. The benefits are GREAT, the pay is about the same what I make now to start but bonuses are offered, and the biggest perk of all is that I get a company car to use as my own and don't have to pay for gas (which means that we will get rid of my car which will save us a car payment every month). The only thing is that the training for the job is very extensive- about 9 weeks, which requires me to travel and be away from home. Now she wasn't sure if its a steady 9 weeks, or broken up.

Basically my dilemma is I really want the new job but being away from the baby for over 2 months will kill me. I mean I had training for my job now that only required 2 week intervals twice and I was really upset to leave DH. I know that its best for me to take this new job and I probably will but I just wanted feedback from you girls. How would feel and what would you do?

TIA!

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That's a tough situation. If it were me, I'd try to figure out a way to see my baby as much as I can during training (driving, flying home, etc) & take the new job. Ultimately having the right job is what is going to get me home at night in the long run.

Where is the training?

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If you got offered a job like this you should jump at it..and can you get me one ?
These jobs are coveted and I would do what nrthshgrl said. Find out more about it but people make a lot of $$ doing that and I'm pretty sure you could be home based so you could spend time with your son in the AM before you get on the road. Good luck

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I'm sure you've looked, but maybe on the company website they have an employment section that addresses training?

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Look at the big picture..yes those 9 weeks will be rough but afterwards things will be soo much better. I would live thru the 9 weeks of being away vs. the next few YEARS at a job you hate.

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Also remember that it's a SALES JOB which requires you to work and maintain lasting relationships with your clients in order to make $$$. It's a totally different world than that of a salaried employee.

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I would do what some of the other mom's said I would take the job and fly home to spend time with my baby and I would also see if DH or someone could fly to me and spend time with me so I can be near my baby as well.

Look at the big picture its a job your interessted in and you would start off with the same salary plus bonuses which means you will be bringing home more money plus you get a company car and you can loose your car payment thats all a plus

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Thanks ladies for your input!