[quiescentfury]

I need a little advise. While searching adoption agancies in July I stummbled open a pregnancy center that had an opening for a event planner. That is what I do for my current company. It sounded interesting so I called and talked to the director and sent her my Resume. I just got a call today that they want to interview me. Below is a list of my issues.

1. It is only 20-25 hours I currently work 40, but they may combine with another function to make 40 but there would not be benifits.
2. My benifits are through my husband. He works for a minor league sports team and by the april they might fold.
3. I am very established at my current job, with good pay and with a high number of vacation days that I need for the adoption.
4. I work for a bank. I hate business and always deramed of working for a non-profit.

I am not sure what to do. I think I am going to go to the interview,but if I am offered the job I don't know. This is something I have always wanted to do, but is it the right time? Does anyone have any advice?

[mamacrina]

I would say go for the interview--perhaps there will be something mentioned during the interview that will clarify your decision one way or the other.

[lmrod55]

Never hurts to go to the interview, and after that you'll have to go with what is right for you and your family.

Best of luck with the interview and your decision!

-ld

[mommieof2cuties]

I agree with what the others told you! Good luck and keep us posted

God Bless,
Summer

[mumofone]

It never hurts to go for the interview. It will also keep your interview skills sharp.

I, too, used to work for a large company prior to adopting our first son. It was a nice salary with benefits, sick time, etc., but it lacked what I really wanted. We were just numbers there, and it was very clear that they were not family oriented.

After my leave with my son finished, I went back to work full-time, but only for about 7 weeks.

I then found a part-time job, where my hours were more flexible. I got to spend a great deal more time with my son.

Now that we have just adopted our new son this past June, I am on leave again. This time, I don't plan to return to work. It will be a loss of income, but we won't have to pay any child care expenses, and, again, I will get to spend more time with my children. We will have to cut back on some things, but I think it will be worth it.

Go for the interview.....you just never know what they may offer you.

[qs mom]

Well, first - an interview never hurts.

Second, it just may be the job of your dreams - it's what you've always wanted.

I have a friend who worked in the business world for years, switched to NON-PROFIT and would never, ever go back to business. Her benefits actually have always been better in non-profit.

Weigh everything, then thrrow it out the window and go with what you feel is going to be the best for you and yor family.