To me work/life balance would be more important because esp being a Navy family and having no reliable family within a 1500 mile radius, if my husband is out to sea and my job gives me a hard time for taking time off to take care of my sick kids (which I have four of... sick days among them can probably rack up real quick) and that doesn't count doctors appt, dentists, school conferences, extra-curriculars.. always arranging for before/after school care and summertime care... sometimes its just too exhausting and not really worth it.
I'm however lucky that I work from home and make about 40% of the household income. SO when I get a call from the school telling me my son threw up, I can pick up and go... then come back and if I am up at 3 am with my newborn finish up a report.
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