Moms — have you chosen to stay at a place for REAL flexibility vs going elsewhere for (let’s say) $50k more? Have you left the flexibility for $$ and been ok with it? Hated it? Would love to hear your stories.

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Keep the flexibility. The stress is not worth the money. And depending on how old your kids are you may just be spending the extra money on childcare anyway.

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That’s exactly what would happen.

I stayed for the flexibility, for sure. Never got the raise or promo I’d been promised…which sucked. But I can and went as I pleased, wfh for a month in summer (before this was a thing), and it was the best choice for me.

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I think you have to weigh your options. I am in a similar situation and enjoy the time with my kids. With WFM, I am able to pop down and see them 3-4 times a day in between school and activities.

I am really enjoying all the time with my kids as they are young and would have not had this in my past role.

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At this moment you couldn’t pay me $50k more for a commute. This is coming from an ambitious money-loving mama whose household finances are feeling super tight with all the childcare we pay.

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I’m literally in the same exact situation and have the same question. Also concerned that work is so flexible right now bc there is a pending layoff so that may force me to take new job regardless. Following!

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I’m leaving for less money and less stress. Gaining more flexibility, more chill environment, and a better mission.

Update: new employer pays for health insurance (for the whole family!) and a pension. So when the math works out, it’s only $1k less per year. Corporate work junkies are lied to. Benefits + a paycheck + humanity are possible.

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