Advice Please- job opportunity for DH

[laurao11]

So my DH has been very frustrated and disappointed in his job now for about a year (he's been there a total of 5 years). There are really limited to no advertised jobs around here, as it's all about who you know... Luckily one of his former co-workers gave him an in with a new company. He had an official interview today and was offered a job on the spot.

The positives: it's a smaller company, that does work more within his field of interest. The job pretty much could have been written for him. He knows someone in the company, how loves it.

Now, the reason I posted on MM. They have agreed to offer him the same salary, but there would be an increase in travel (he'd be away about 25% of the time). They do seem flexible on the travel.

They have health benefits, but that's it. There is an annual bonus at the end of each year most employees out towards investments. His current company matches 5% and pays his professional dues ($600 per year- they are an international firm). The bonus is split among all employees based on the profits during that year.

I know my DH would love to take the job, as he is incredibly frustrated and the work is up his alley. Im 31 weeks pregnant, and get a one year maternity leave.

Financially, we are in good shape. Our only dept is our mortgage, and we have a Healthy savings and retirement.

Advice or thoughts please are greatly appreciated!

[soozy87]

I would encorage him to take it!

[UnderProtest]

As long as the travel is flexible, I would encourage him to take it. Maybe try to negotiate a bit to make up for the lack of other benefits though. A happy husband is sometimes worth more than a little money.

[womet]

It sounds like a good opportunity. I agree with UnderProtest that a happy husband is sometimes better than having a bit more money.

[80sjunkie]

My DH just took a pay cut to get into a better job and we have zero regrets. It sounds like you can afford to take the small cut, so I'd encourage it. Congrats!

[FrozenSunshine]

I think it sounds like a great opportunity for him.

[laurao11]

Thanks for the replies ladies. Sorry for all the typos- iPads are a nuisance for typing
While he has been waiting for a job offer for so long, he's definitely very worried about the unknown. This seems like a good move professionally for him.
We going to sit tonight and have a close look at the numbers- but as long as we break even and he's happy, that's definitely the most important. I think he would excel more in a smaller company as well.
Thank you for objective opinions

[MadamePresident]

New jobs are a little scary in that you never know what to expect, but it seems like a good opportunity. My DH gets to travel sometimes, which is nice for him and for me. I enjoy having the house to myself sometimes and my DH gets to do some fun stuff.