No worries, whatever is said Im not going to rush out and make a decision, but I was wonder what you all thought.<p>One thing that my wife always brought up as an annoyance was the fact that I work so far away. I am pretty loyal to places so I have stayed there for quite a while, also the pay is pretty good. I most likely could get a job closer to home, but I doubt I could find one that paid as well, due to my seniority with this current job. I want to, but I am reluctant, my wife said it would be nice but I shouldnt because she doesnt know if we will stay together.<p>It would make things great, give us much mroe time to do things but, I think it would give her so much more pressure since I would essentially be rearranging my career for her. For me it really isnt that bad Im young and could find a new job without too much trouble. <p>Pros: I would be able to spend more time with my wife, I would cut a HECK of a lot of commuting out of my day, I am not that happy with my current job anyway. No longer on call 24x7 (maybe). LESS STRESS (depending on job I guess)<p>Cons : loose seniority. Loose pay & vacations. If we stay together we will be looking for our first house. Easier to apply for a mortgage with current job's stability and pay. would probably add to my wife's pressure.<p>[ February 12, 2002: Message edited by: HangingIn ]</p>

IMVHO.....you should only change jobs for yourself.<p>If changing jobs...and taking the cuts would make you happy....then why not?
So what if it pressures your W if you are around more? <p>You cannot make your wife happy.....that is her choice.<p>You on the other hand...can make only yourself happy...so if it would make you happy....go for it.