WWYD?: Career Question

[LizInFL]

Oh wow, that is tough. So irritating that they won't give your H more salary details, too.

Do you have DCP options so that both of you can continue to work until you know about his promotion details for sure? Then if he gets the # and it's too low, he can quit, and if it's acceptable, you can quit. I'm a worrier, so until he is *actually* in the role and earning that (potentially) bigger paycheck, I'd be so afraid to give up the protection of your income. I don't work now, but in the 10+ years I was in the corporate world I just saw too many times where things went south out of left field. Hiring freezes, losing a big project (leading to lay-offs), management change or buyout, etc.

But that's just me. I don't know if there is a right answer. I'm sorry, it's a stressful time of year to be having to make such a huge decision!

[LizInFL]

Nov 29, 2016 10:35:54 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

LizInFL we don't have any options, really. Even the cheapest DC is too much for 3, and both families work. We're stuck making a decision like right now and then living with it.

Gotcha. 

[sophiegrace]

Ok I'm reaching. Big time. But, since they can't give him the number he needs can they maybe let him WFH a couple of days a week and you knock down to part time? Or the other way around? It would get you both out of the house for at least a day a week and you would still retain a portion of that second salary.

[LizInFL]

That's great news starbuck27! Glad things worked out after all. Most of my friends that have elected not to go back did something similar to what Waitwhat did.

[cookswithwine9]

starbuck27 I know my company has a policy that you have to return to work for 1 month after maternity leave or else you owe them a bunch of money for like insurance premiums they paid while you were out. I would definitely confirm your company's policies.