Would love some advice!

It's worth it! I went from making 60,000 to making 28,000, but the hours cannot be beat! My schedule is super flexible, if my kids have a doctor appt. I'm able to come in a little late or leave a little early. I never have to worry about child care. It's an ideal for my family and if you can afford the pay cut, it's well worth it! Plus, if it's your child's school district, you get all the inside information!

I agree with OldDude and Becky. If you can afford the pay cut it is totally worth it! I was lucky enough to also be in the same district as my children and now my granddaughter is here at the elementary with me! Priceless!!

Absolutely worth it!!! You will have the same schedule as your kids, a set work schedule, no holidays/weekends, and summers off. You may find that with having the same schedule as your kids, other expenses would be cut (ie daycare, fast-food ect...) Good luck to you.

I often say, and truly mean, that if I should win the lottery, I would do this volunteer. It is all about your personality. My wife fills in and enjoys it, but I really do LOVE it.

NO!!!

For me, it was not worth the pay cut. I love this job. But no. Not even close.

NO!!!

For me, it was not worth the pay cut. I love this job. But no. Not even close.

Annd, there is the added bonus of the "cool kids" table. Obviously, by that Avatar, Far is the poster child for super-COOL!! :)

So worth it for me! I took a pay cut and at the time i switched jobs i was in a management position with the opportunity to keep moving on up. when i had the opportunity to have summers off, snow days, vacation days etc when my son was off from school, money really didn't matter. You adjust to the new salary, i did anyways! i always say anyone w kids should have the privilege of working for the schools. Never a minute of regret for me!

You might want to ask about/compare benefits too. On paper, I took a $7500/year pay cut but the health insurance at my new job is much lower than at my old job so it ended up being only a $2300/yr pay cut...for the same exact insurance!

It is so worth it to me. I was not happy doing bedside and I am happy now! WORTH IT! I took a huge pay cut as well but it was definitely worth having the time with my kids and a set schedule. I am now only working part time, 3 days a week and 7.5 hours since I had my 2 year old. I don't plan to go back full time until he is in Kinder. My husband misses the hospital pay more than I do!

The pay cut was huge. But when I think about returning to working year round... and not having my pension... and not being home by 3:30... I wouldn't trade it.

It really depends on what you are looking for. If its going to work for the better to take the pay cut and spend more time with your family, it will be an adjustment but you will be much happier. I have not started a family yet but in honesty from others that I know, they would take the opportunity, but if money is the issue perhaps you could wait. Whatever works and feels right go with it. As others have mentioned checkout all the changes if you switch ( healthcare benefits, hours, commute, family schedule, holidays). If you can do it go for it but if not you can hold on. Do what is going to work for you and your family. If you want advancement, then it may be better to wait for another opportunity somewhere else.