Scapegoat

Everyone needs someone to blame for their problems or even their decisions, right?

My scapegoat has become my daughter.

I got a job offer today. Huh? Yes that's right. I got a job offer even though I already accepted a job. This second job seems to be a fantastic fit for me. However, even putting that aside, there are a lot of pluses to it that the job I accepted just can't beat:

Advantages to second job (compared to the job I accepted)
- Higher base salary (10% higher)
- 5% Bonus (no bonus)
- 3 weeks vacation, don't keep track of sick leave (3 weeks personal leave total)
- 5% 401k contribution (no 401k)
- 5k Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and daycare (none)
- 6-8 weeks paid maternity leave (leave w/o pay)
- FMLA leave for 12 additional weeks (too small to comply w/ FMLA)

I think it's a no brainer. The only problem is that the job that I have already accepted is also a fantastic opportunity. It's an interesting project that will really make a huge impact on childrens' lives in the future. It would be a good experience. And I LOVE the people.

This second job offer also has people who I think I would like and it would also be a good opportunity. But... I hate to tell this small company that I am going to quit the job I just accepted.

But really, can you blame me? In the end, isn't this second job (forget the fact that I think it's a better fit in general) the best thing for my family because of everything they are able to offer? Am I not obligated to do what's best for my family? Or is that just my excuse to justify me being greedy?