Comments on: Career Dilemma http://beingsara.com/story/career-dilemma/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:43:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Sara http://beingsara.com/story/career-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-94551 Sara Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:47 +0000 http://beingsara.com/?p=168#comment-94551 Hi Sara - thanks for commenting - I always love to hear from new readers! It sounds like we do have quite a bit in common (starting with that great name) ;-) I hope you and your son are having a great day today! Hi Sara – thanks for commenting – I always love to hear from new readers! It sounds like we do have quite a bit in common (starting with that great name) ;-) I hope you and your son are having a great day today!

]]> By: Sara http://beingsara.com/story/career-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-94550 Sara Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:45:49 +0000 http://beingsara.com/?p=168#comment-94550 Hi Stormy - I appreciate your comments and suggestions - my job at the university is a newly created position, and they haven't convinced the powers that be to create a benefited line for it yet. We you factor in projected lower attendance for the next few years, and the astronomical rise in energy costs, I'm not sure when they'll manage to convince anyone that there is spare money to fund me unfortunately. The university does give everyone a slight raise each year, so that's not a huge concern. I am a bit jealous of your ability to telecommute and spend more time with your little girl - it sounds like you've got a pretty good job going on! But, I'm happy with my decision too :-) Hi Stormy – I appreciate your comments and suggestions – my job at the university is a newly created position, and they haven’t convinced the powers that be to create a benefited line for it yet. We you factor in projected lower attendance for the next few years, and the astronomical rise in energy costs, I’m not sure when they’ll manage to convince anyone that there is spare money to fund me unfortunately. The university does give everyone a slight raise each year, so that’s not a huge concern. I am a bit jealous of your ability to telecommute and spend more time with your little girl – it sounds like you’ve got a pretty good job going on! But, I’m happy with my decision too :-)

]]> By: Sara http://beingsara.com/story/career-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-92231 Sara Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:59:09 +0000 http://beingsara.com/?p=168#comment-92231 Hi Sara; I found your blog through a google search and wanted to let you know you have a new reader! My name is Sara, too (it's a good one!), and I have a nearly-two year old son, so we have several things in common. Just wanted to say hi and wish you a great day! --Sara Hi Sara;

I found your blog through a google search and wanted to let you know you have a new reader! My name is Sara, too (it’s a good one!), and I have a nearly-two year old son, so we have several things in common.

Just wanted to say hi and wish you a great day!

–Sara

]]> By: Stormy http://beingsara.com/story/career-dilemma/comment-page-1/#comment-89235 Stormy Wed, 28 May 2008 19:19:55 +0000 http://beingsara.com/?p=168#comment-89235 Hi Sara, I've been following your blog since I was newly pregnant (I now have a beautiful 6-month-old girl, Honor Anne), and I felt I should comment on this one. I also work for a university (I'm the editor in the publications dept. and also the new media developer) and I'm wondering why your university doesn't provide you with benefits? Is it a union job? I, too, am concerned about retirement and how money, work hours, and job flexibility mesh with my family obligations. I would take the high school job if I was in your place. Although you have benefits through your husband (and I'm assuming they're good ones, as mine are), having that time off in the summer and being able to work different hours might prove to be priceless. Plus, if it's a public high school, I'm sure it's union. I can't tell you how much I love being in a protected position that has guaranteed step pay raises every year. And I'm sure the level of benefits and retirement options is no too shabby either. And, although it means getting another car, your schedules could overlap a bit, providing you more time with Xander (that's the one that would clinch it for me!) Although I am spoiled a bit because I telecommute, I feel the less time spent in day care and the more time with me the better. :) Good luck with your decision! Hi Sara,
I’ve been following your blog since I was newly pregnant (I now have a beautiful 6-month-old girl, Honor Anne), and I felt I should comment on this one.
I also work for a university (I’m the editor in the publications dept. and also the new media developer) and I’m wondering why your university doesn’t provide you with benefits? Is it a union job?
I, too, am concerned about retirement and how money, work hours, and job flexibility mesh with my family obligations.
I would take the high school job if I was in your place. Although you have benefits through your husband (and I’m assuming they’re good ones, as mine are), having that time off in the summer and being able to work different hours might prove to be priceless.
Plus, if it’s a public high school, I’m sure it’s union. I can’t tell you how much I love being in a protected position that has guaranteed step pay raises every year. And I’m sure the level of benefits and retirement options is no too shabby either.
And, although it means getting another car, your schedules could overlap a bit, providing you more time with Xander (that’s the one that would clinch it for me!) Although I am spoiled a bit because I telecommute, I feel the less time spent in day care and the more time with me the better. :)
Good luck with your decision!

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