[Marivy22]

I need some feedback…

I just took my last section last Sunday, and I am debating the possibility of looking for a new job.

Currently, I am working as a financial analyst. I like the environment, and enjoy working with my team. The only downsize: no growth possibility. Before working here I worked with a Fortune 100 as an Accounting Supervisor, I really enjoyed the job, but they decided to move to Monterrey, Mx and offered me a position in Milwaukee……..I am from the Caribbean (do not like cold weather, just for vacations), so my answer was a big fat NO.

If you ask me, I enjoy accounting more that finance. I enjoy the transactional and reporting part of the account. I do like the forecasting and budgeting process of the financial analyst job, but hate the variances explanations when they are obvious…we didn’t reach the budget or forecast because blah blah blah….

I am 31 yrs old, married and with a 3 yrs old boy son…..wanting to have the 2nd next year. That little detail, having another baby, is what is making me think. The “what if” factor is driving me crazy. I do not want to start a new job and get pregnant immediately, but at the same time, if I don’t get a new job now I will have to wait +1yr to make the change…….10 months of pregnancy + few months until the baby is in daycare + few more months of getting sick, etc… (those things that happen with a little baby)

Ok, now I need your professional advice.

Done 😉
Class of 2012!!!!
Lots of prayers and hard work....

[Marivy22]

Thanks to all!!!

I have some thinking to do 🙂

I've gotten some phone interviews and had to say no to 1 that I really liked because of traveling requirements. I will definitely evaluate every opportunity and weight pros and cons. For me family has always been first and that is not going to change.

Done 😉
Class of 2012!!!!
Lots of prayers and hard work....

[kmwgrace]

I had my daughter at 36. Then we waited a couple of years to try for baby #2. We tried for a year, no dice. 9 months before I turned 40, I said I was done trying – no babies after 40. So yes, a couple of years makes a HUGE difference in your 30's! If having another baby is a higher priority for you than your career, then do it! Do it now! You can ALWAYS get another job – you won't always be able to have another child.

~ Kate... MTX!
CPA exam on hold while I homeschool my 6 year old!

[Mom2two]

I am glad you were able to have your daughter kmwgrace and sorry to hear it did not work out the second time. I have heard that too about a few years like the difference between 35 and 38, will make for a woman. I really hope things go well for you with the new business. New venture is so daunting but exciting, what a great adventure for you and your family! Now let's get this exam done!! 😉 I want my life back!! But that is another reason why we are trying now and I am not waiting til I am done with this exam…my clock is shouting out me by this point! 😉

@Marivy22…I hope you find the right place that has a good fit for you and the family. As a working mom I am always supportive of women having fulfilling careers and being great mom's too. I am actually really supportive of anyone being a hard worker (don't want to exclude the men here), finding fulfillment and living life to its fullest.

B: 81 (3X) May 2012
A: 76 (1X) Nov 2011
R: 86 (2X) Feb 2012
F: 64, April 2011, retake 10.01.12 - 75!!!!!!!!!!

[kmwgrace]

Thanks. 🙂 We love our one & only and we're very blessed to have her. I always thought I'd have more, but then I never dreamed I'd have to wait until I was 34 to get married. Honestly I believe that God doesn't give us more than we can handle, and I don't know that I could handle 2 kids. Grace is pretty easy going most of the time but most days she's all that I can manage. I'm really okay about not having another one – I'm not just saying that. I made my peace with it when we began taking preventive measures again. The wondering & disappointment every month was too taxing. One we made the decision, it's like a weight was lifted. Everyone is different though, and in your situation where you clearly want more kids, don't hesitate. I'll celebrate with you when you share your good news. 🙂

~ Kate... MTX!
CPA exam on hold while I homeschool my 6 year old!

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