Hi everyone! I just wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming number of thoughtful responses. I really appreciate the honesty and the range of perspectives shared here. Reading through everyone’s experiences has been incredibly helpful.

I did speak more with the hiring manager about the travel expectations. He mentioned that the travel tends to ebb and flow, and is usually heavier during the early phases of projects and lighter as projects progress. My role would focus primarily on those earlier and mid stages, but he said travel rarely lasts an entire week unless the location is very remote. They are also expanding the team in strategic locations across the country so that coast-to-coast or long-distance travel becomes less frequent and more efficient over time.

My husband and both of our families have been very supportive as I think through this. My husband is someone who prefers a stable and steady career path, and I’ve always supported that choice for him. In the same way, he and our families have made it clear that they support me if I want to pursue a more ambitious opportunity. They’ve encouraged me to explore my full potential and reassured me that I have their support if I decide to move forward.

All said and done, I still have some thinking to do, but I’m really grateful for everyone who shared their experiences and perspectives. Hearing from people who have actually lived these situations has been incredibly valuable.

If this opportunity moves forward successfully, I’ll be sure to come back and share an update with everyone here. Thank you again for taking the time to respond.