Hello. I haven't posted in quite some time because my PW was reset, or I couldn't remember it, and didn't take the time to request a new one.
(I'm super stressed right now, hence the "SOS")
BACKGROUND: I am a non-practicing attorney. (although I did take and pass the bar exam in my state) I have worked for the same corporation for almost 16 years. My job is barely quasi-legal, nothing that one would need a law license to perform. My skills have been used in a Analyst/project management/editorial type capacity. I live in the Midwest, not very many oppurtunities in my town. My spouse had a somewhat stable position, with a company that is known for their loyalty. He also has more transferable job skills. No kids.
Job benefits: 5 weeks vacation
Pension (small, I think I have $33K after 16 years)
401 (K) - standard. I have $196K after 16 years, DH and I fairly frugal.
Debt - mortgage only
Age: I'm 41
Recently my entire division was told that our jobs are going away. We were told that we could "apply" a set of newly created positions (that's how they do it in coporate USA, you are never let go, your job title "goes away" and suddenly the exact same job functions re-appear with a new job title and wording). Obviously, this has been a great deal of stress. When they finish with this masacre the division will be left at 15%.
MY PROBLEM (finally, thanks for sticking with me) I believe that I may be offered on of the "remaining positions". The 'new job' will require overseas travel to a very remote location. (think 18 hour flight) The travel will be at least 2x/yearly for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. I HATE TO TRAVEL. I know that is odd, but I do. I'm not afraid to fly, or anything like that, I just don't like the discomfort, being away from DH, the whole mess. I don't like it, have never liked it, and doubt I would ever like it.
I was brought up in a very blue collar home and my dad was part of the steel mill industry that eventually fell to pieces and he lost his job at 50 with 3 kids in college. Very hard times. This has left a lasting impression on me.
I am terrified to leave a decent paying job with good benefits. It does not help that every time I turn on the TV all I hear is that the economy is falling apart, recession, massive job loss, etc.
I don't want the job. In my heart of hearts, the new job is not what I want to do.
Does anyone have any insight, wisdom, simliar experiences or words to help me make this decision. I have a few weeks to decide.
My apologies for length.
(I'm super stressed right now, hence the "SOS")
BACKGROUND: I am a non-practicing attorney. (although I did take and pass the bar exam in my state) I have worked for the same corporation for almost 16 years. My job is barely quasi-legal, nothing that one would need a law license to perform. My skills have been used in a Analyst/project management/editorial type capacity. I live in the Midwest, not very many oppurtunities in my town. My spouse had a somewhat stable position, with a company that is known for their loyalty. He also has more transferable job skills. No kids.
Job benefits: 5 weeks vacation
Pension (small, I think I have $33K after 16 years)
401 (K) - standard. I have $196K after 16 years, DH and I fairly frugal.
Debt - mortgage only
Age: I'm 41
Recently my entire division was told that our jobs are going away. We were told that we could "apply" a set of newly created positions (that's how they do it in coporate USA, you are never let go, your job title "goes away" and suddenly the exact same job functions re-appear with a new job title and wording). Obviously, this has been a great deal of stress. When they finish with this masacre the division will be left at 15%.
MY PROBLEM (finally, thanks for sticking with me) I believe that I may be offered on of the "remaining positions". The 'new job' will require overseas travel to a very remote location. (think 18 hour flight) The travel will be at least 2x/yearly for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. I HATE TO TRAVEL. I know that is odd, but I do. I'm not afraid to fly, or anything like that, I just don't like the discomfort, being away from DH, the whole mess. I don't like it, have never liked it, and doubt I would ever like it.
I was brought up in a very blue collar home and my dad was part of the steel mill industry that eventually fell to pieces and he lost his job at 50 with 3 kids in college. Very hard times. This has left a lasting impression on me.
I am terrified to leave a decent paying job with good benefits. It does not help that every time I turn on the TV all I hear is that the economy is falling apart, recession, massive job loss, etc.
I don't want the job. In my heart of hearts, the new job is not what I want to do.
Does anyone have any insight, wisdom, simliar experiences or words to help me make this decision. I have a few weeks to decide.
My apologies for length.