<prompt> Human: On a job description, I saw the phrase some evening and weekend work required listed but its not much clearer than that. During an interview I learned that it would be difficult to nail this down since the job is in a communications department that will have to respond to events as they occur. Personally, I like not being tethered to a phone at night and consider my weekends sacred. Part of this job would require showing up at a site on a Sunday or Saturday at a minimum of twice a month. I live far from the site so by my count, that is 3.5-4 hours of my time away from home. In addition to this, when something major breaks, it would require coming into the office very early in the morning and leaving later in the evening, but Im told this doesnt happen that often.I recently found out Im going to be a father, so I do feel I have a duty to increase my income and this position would be a 8K raise from where Im at now. Fortunately, I do receive an annual 3 raise, pension, and health benefits where I am at now so there isnt much difference other than the pay raise. Since this is a salaried position there isnt any compensation for worked hours or overtime, and to me this be a red flag. My wife may be out of work next year so I feel pressure to take the position, but then again, I dont want to be taken advantage of as a worker. EDIT: Thanks for all the responses and the helpful advice guys. Im leaning towards forgoing the position since the 8K isnt much of a raise worthy of altering my work life balance. The Director mentioned to me that hed like to make a hiring soon and wants me to get back in touch with him if I wasnt comfortable with the hours so he can continue interviewing other candidates. He did stress that he really wants to hear back from me soon so Im going to thank him for his time, and let him know that the weekend and on call hours is something I cant commit to as new father right now, especially at a salary not that far from where Im currently at. I understand having a successful career requires long unpredictable hours and time away from your family, but I know myself well enough to know that its going to make me miserable not having the freedom Im used to. Assistant: First, realize that your commute and family is not your employers problem. It might be important to you, but it doesnt factor in to what is fair or unfair. One weekend half day twice a month seems to be a completely reasonable interpretation of some evenings and weekends required. This is what you signed up for.If you are salaried, Id try to find a way to make up for that time by taking a half day during the week.Human: Its not just the half a day twice a month Im concerned about, its being on call 24hrs a day. As an example of this, when a significant story broke out in the news, the person that left this position was awoken in the middle of the night and had to report to the office. I did manage to speak with this person before they left to get a sense of the job and the one thing they warned me about was unpredictable hours and a general resentment to the job for always feeling like they need permission to have a weekend off. These weekend hours werent determined at the time of hiring. Often times the person would find out on a Friday if they need to work on Sunday. As a new dad, I really want to be with my wife and baby on the weekend without worrying about spending more hours on the train and in the office.Assistant: As a new dad, I really want to be with my wife and baby on the weekend without worrying about spending more hours on the train and in the office.Then you need to look for another job.What you are basically saying is that someone else should do the parts of your job that are inconvenient for you, just because they live closer and dont have a baby. That is extremely unfair.You signed on for a job that includes some evenings and weekends. What you are describing is exactly that.Human: I didnt sign up for it yet. I think Im leaning towards staying where I am.Assistant: I am a 32 year old father myself, and for me I would not be willing to switch jobs for a moderate increase and a loss of family time. Obviously this is your choice but I dont think it would be worth for myself.Human: From the responses on this thread, family time doesnt seem to be really valued. Im wondering if fathers feel differently than those that might be single or more money driven than I am. I also dont think the the gruel of being on a long crowded subway ride is being considered. In NYC, its the single most maddening thing I have to deal with and do feel it is having a bad effect on my mental well being. The thought of spending additional time on the subway on a weekend with no express services is something that concerns me.  <response>: Remember where you are. This is the personal finance subreddit. These guys are here to offer financial advice, not relationship advice. 