I’m thinking about working on this design… honest
We never really made a conscious decision that I would be a full-time stay at home dad and Sue would work. It really just ended up happening that way. I couldn’t get another PR job and Sue had this company anyway so eventually the day came where I had to toss in the towel and Sue bit the bullet and returned to her business.
Over the past few months things have fallen nicely into place. Sue goes to work, the kids get up, we play, watch Brum, have breakfast, Lindsey arrives, maybe we go somewhere maybe we don’t, go for a walk, and so on and so on… We’ve even managed to integrate my afternoon job.
Yesterday I got a call from the HR director of a major PR agency, let’s call them Huge PR Company. I interviewed with them last year and didn’t get an offer but apparently I made enough of an impression that they want me to come in next week and talk about another position in their technology practice.
This is like a bolt out of the blue. I really thought that I put that part of my life completely behind me. I’m not really sure what to think at this point. Right now it’s all academic. They haven’t made me a job offer so I don’t have to consider anything at this point.
There’s a huge cost-benefit analysis that has to be done here. The cost of staying home and not working is tremendous but so are the benefits. How can I balance having the whole morning to play with the kids against being able to afford to actually live here and have this lifestyle?
Jeeze…. stay tuned. The interview is next Friday.
Wowee. David, that’s great news. I’ve never been in your position, but I can appreciate what you must be feeling (if that makes sense). Good luck with whatever you decide. Keep us posted!
Wow, David. What a huge decision to make. On the one hand, what an honor to be asked back by this major firm and to be validated in your PR talents - on the other hand, what a life you have made for yourself and your children by being there with them. I hope that there will be a wonderful solution for you - perhaps some sort of telecommuting situation or a way for you to continue with your “new” life that you have come to love, but also a way to work with the skills and talents you worked so hard to develop. Please keep us informed about how it goes - I’m crossing my fingers for you. Remember: whatever decision you make will be the right one for YOU.
I just came across your blog from another site and I just wanted to say ‘good luck’ with the interview process. You are faced with a difficult decision, but you will know what the right decision to make is!
Nice to meet you!