So, during my clandestine job hunt I was pretty aggressive. I worked with a headhunter, ID'd a great agency and gave a kickass interview. They decided to go more junior with the position, though I was "amazing." Two months passed. I interviewed elsewhere but decided to stay put when offered another position here - with the kind of flexibility I wanted. I began settling in to the new role, and all was fine. But last week the managing partner of the great agency came back and said he wanted me. Oh, how nice to be wanted!
Not long ago - even a month ago - I would have jumped. But by now I had wrapped my head around staying, began integrating into the new team and had a great situation: reporting to two supervisors who work remotely, who allow me to work from home as needed and I'm able to leave promptly at 5pm. Now, it didn't make sense to leave a good situation.
I asked the MP if he could accomodate my flexibility (work from home on occasion, leave on a timely basis). The answer was no - while we're supporters of a work-life balance, we can't match your current situation. But keep in touch. I will confess I was disappointed. I had hoped they wanted me enough.
Sigh. Am I making a mistake by playing hardball for the work-life balance?
