Another dilemma

The great discussion of the last few days has brought forward another challenging issue.

"Here's another topic related to the last baby thing.

One big issue that I'm having some trouble with is balancing my time with my family and being involved as much as possible with social activities at work, which also potentially affect career development. I was asked to be on a broomball team and found out that the two people who asked me are a manager and senior level research scientist. It's very hard to say no to them, but at the same time it's very hard to say yes because that cuts in on the time I spend with with my son, which I feel isn't enough in the first place. I don't want to miss any opportunities (especially when they are amazingly fun) to extend my network at work, but I don't want to miss out with family, either. Right now there's not an ideal solution except if it turns out the league happens late at night when he is asleep, but it's an issue that's tough to deal with. And since none of my close friends are really going through the same stuff right now either that makes it hard to get advice or share with anybody."