Hi there. Apologies to all as I've borrowed my wifes account to post on this (with her permission of course. I've got my notice in to leave the navy after 12 years service. I'm due to leave end of the year at present. I've applied for a few jobs and have received a job offer for Portsmouth Water. Problem is that I'm currently on £30k pa and this job would be only £22k pa. My wife works part time and is pregnant with our second child due Feb. This job would be locally based working 8 - 5 each day. Second job I have applied for is on a wage much closer to what I'm on now, but involves travelling around the UK midweek, but every weekend off. Concerns are as follows. 1. Due I take this job and accept a large pay cut, which coupled with my wifes loss of income after newborn is nine months old. 2. Do I hold out for other jobs. 2nd job involves travel and has not been offered yet (awaiting 2nd interview and they say they are keen!). This would mean leaving wife and 2 children during the week, something I am leaving the navy to try and avoid. However, lifestyle and finances would still be potentially better. Aplogies for length of post, but any advice would be helpful.