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    Opinions?

    I'm currently contracting for a company with good life benefits. I can work from home twice a week, there's a gym in the building, the work is easy - but unfulfilling, I generally like whom I'm working with... but my boss and I don't see eye-to-eye. In the D.I.S.C. management system, she's a strong C while I'm a strong I. We're opposites and I know at times my creative thinking drives her crazy.

    I have a potential opportunity with another company. Full-time. Work from home. 25k more in pay. But, travel could be up to 1 week per month. I'm a family man and I don't know if I can put that stress on my family. Our current schedule is rather rigid and would be near impossible to change. My wife leaves early for work and I get the kids ready and off to school. The work would be great and I think I could really do well working from home but fuck, I keep getting hung up on the travel.

    I have it easy where I'm at and they're offering me a role way less than what I'm making as a contractor. In fact, it's the least amount of money I've made since 2009.

    In a way it feels wrong to consider it, especially because I think my boss hates me. If I accept it though I'd really have to shut the part of my brain off that wants to design what's right, and instead, kiss my boss' ass and do more of what she likes (which is awful).

    Any insight?

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    • $25k can pay for a some/all of the child care, couldn't it? I would push towards the new gig. sounds more fulfilling. More time at home with family too.capn_ron
    • you could probably avoid travel down the line ... I say go for the more money and flexibility. It's worth it, and I know from experience.monospaced
    • you could let the safe & easy place know you were offered 25K for a new gig and see what happensGnash
    • In my book, more money = more freedom. I'd go for the money and figure out the rest, this is def something you should discuss with your wife =)zarkonite
    • new gig sounds dreamyBrokenHD
    • $$$imbecile
    • More money = sooner retirement.shapesalad
    • You can figure out the right help to cover you the week you're not home. You'll have a lot more time with the kids the 3 weeks you're home. Sounds perfect.shellie
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    • (wrong thread)shellie
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