Tuff decision to make.

[justindfw]

Employment wise that is. Been working at a place almost seven years but most work is travel now. When I travel I make good money but away from the wife and kiddo. I have been wanting to get into aerospace for a few years and finally have a company that wants me. The good is it's a new industry and higher hourly pay by couple dollars. The bad no to little over time. I'm the sole provider for my family so I'm having a hard time trying to get what I want to do figured out. Sucks when theres good and bad to both.

[ABroussard]

Changing employment is always a tough decision. But I found many years ago being home with the family is #1. Even if it means a slight reduction in income. If you can swing it.

[Outback]

In 20 years, would you rather still be married to your wife and have kids that love and respect you or a lot of stuff and fat bank account? It isn't always possible to have both. I suspect you know what you should do. Do that.

[WTucker]

I know the feeling. I put my notice in this morning at a company that I thought I would retire from. I like where I am at, so the decision was hard and stressful.

[be12hunt]

Family time. You’ll adjust to the financial difference at first, and will probably eventually make it back up anyways.

[BuckRage]

family first and although you need good finances dont fool yourself.

[CEO]

I agree with what everyone has said above. Also, if it is a field you really want to be in, the chances of doing well and moving up should be higher.

[bk913]

if there’s opportunity to make more money at the new company a few years down the road I wouldn’t hesitate.

[Hoggslayer]

I left a job of 18 years to go to Aerospace just about the time all the layoffs at JSC started. luckily I made it through all those and now things are starting to look up in the aerospace industry. I haven't worked overtime in 15 years and don't miss a second of it.

[Bumpy]

I left a good job that I had planned to retire from. Took a small pay cut and left a pension. 2 years later I’m making more and have way more time with my family. Put family first within financial perspective and it will all work out.

[lovemylegacy]

Everytime I changed jobs it was always better

[Bullseye07]

I agree with the comments about more time with family. I will also add, never ever rely upon overtime to pay your regular monthly bills. That’s a good way to live paycheck to paycheck and above your means.

[Acameron52]

You’ll never get family time back. You can figure out how to make extra money. This may be the break into aerospace you’ve been waiting for. I say go for it.

[justindfw]

Thanks for the insights folks.

[Marco]

I personally pay the price working on the road so my family has everything they need. Sucks sometimes but that's my job.....provide for my family. Never thought twice about it.