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For me personally, I would not take that job. But right now, DH and I care more about flexibility in favor of our family, versus career growth and money. But that's not to say you can't still have both!

I think it depends on where you are in your family and how much changing jobs means, if that would balance out the extra commute and less flexibility. I don't think a 4-5% increase is worthwhile the switch though. I would expect more if I were changing jobs.

4% isn't that much considering you will be adding 1 hour of commute time and DH could possibly lose hours if your LO is sick.

I would request more $$ or stay at your current job and ask for a raise.

On the other hand - is there potential to grow at the new company? If so, it might be worth the move

Personally no that's not enough for me to loose the flexibility and have an increase in commute. Either negotiate higher or stay put.

Yeah it's not enough of a raise to increase the commute and lose the flexibility.

One thing we took into consideration when I was looking to switch jobs was the increase in costs. You will basically lose an hour a day by taking this job, minimum 240 hours a year. What would you have used that time for? For us, the answer was housework and it worked out for us to hire someone to take that over (it had been primarily my responsibility since I was only pt before). Plus, an extra hour of driving each day would mean more gas and wear and tear on your car, and personally, I would be far more likely to hit Starbucks on the way!

Considering those things I doubt you would come out ahead in this switch financially but it may be worth it to you for the career progress. Of course maybe the other benefits add more to the package?

Good luck! I know these decisions aren't easy.

@Mama Bird: Negotiate for what you think you're worth. Don't budge because of their low offer. It already sounds like their offer doesn't work for you so you have nothing to lose by being firm.

I would change jobs for a 20-30% increase. I would see if there are any other jobs out there or try and negotiate as you have nothing to lose!

@Mama Bird: I got almost no raise for my PE license 5 years ago and I use at least biweekly. It's always a good thing to have even if you don't use it. Most dot engineers here never stamp anything but keep it for 'looks'. Also I wouldn't leave for that, with the increase in commute etc I'd have to be making ALOT more money!

I voted yes - because even though the raise isn't great and you will lose flexibility - you will be trained on some stuff that you have wanted to train in - that's a big deal long term and will increase your value in the medium term. So from that career development perspective, it might be worth considering. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do!

Awww, heck no, that's not fair, especially for a longer commute and less flex time. I'd use this opportunity to ask for 15-20% higher, plus more PTO and/or how they can make a flexible schedule work. (Some places won't hire you with a flexible schedule, but may be more willing to consider it after you've proven yourself dependable.)

4-5% is not a big enough increase for me to take the longer commute, lack of flexibility, and the risk you might not like it there. But, I get a 10% + raise every year so 5% seems pretty low! I have been looking around at new jobs (just because) and I've realized I would need at least 25% increase to take the risk and lose my convenient factors I have here. It really depends on what your financial situation warrants, though.

This doesn't sound like enough pros to outweigh the cons. You're going to spend more money commuting which will negate some if the raise.
You might be able to negotiate with your current company for a raise if you tell them you are considering an offer elsewhere. 3% is cost if living typically so 4-5 wouldn't be enough for me to leave a flexible job.