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Should I work here? |
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Everyone's take is different |
| Date Posted: |
02/20/2006 |
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Do you have children grms?
Don't get me wrong, I think that when you're right out of college and you're looking to experience a variety of activities (and you don't have young children and are newly married), it's a great thing to do. It's like graduate school.
Anytime a parent is away from a child (or more) for a significant amount of time, it is damaging. You may not have known many people who have suffered ill effects of Road-Warrior-ism, but I have. It's not a rare occurrence. The additional pressure - not being there - to see homework, for parent-teacher conferences, for other school events - is a lot to deal with. And your spouse takes on twice the load in your absence.
This isn't just a PWC thing. It applies to any position that demands 80+% travel. When you do it for long periods of time, it takes its toll.
I think it's silly of you to assume that NOT taking the PWC job is NOT moving outside of a comfort zone.
A responsible adult needs to look at a picture of their life and try to ensure that it is as balanced as can be.
Also, this may not be a factor for you however, job hopping when you're over 40 isn't looked upon as a good thing. That's not a comfort zone issue. That's a reality issue. |
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That's why they're called opinions!! I'll admit I don't have kids, and I'm not married (all by choice), but I am pushing 40 and I know all about changing jobs (and locations, and communities, etc.). And while not having a family may make things easier in some ways, it can also make it more difficult - married people w/kids at least have a spouse to lean on and kids who think they are the greatest thing in the world, (even when they aren't.) Its all about different experiences and choices.
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