Go for leadership job worth it?

Hi all,

I’m a 38F and have been a manager for some time but have been thinking about continuing to go into leadership role. I’ve also been seriously considering if I want to have a child. My partner 55M is a lot closer to retirement and I want him to eventually be able to enjoy retirement and so I do worry about my ability to manage home and work l and parental responsibilities if we have a kid. He is an amazing partner and I know he would be helpful. Up until I was 35 I hadn’t thought about having my own family but I’ve definitely taken the time really explore and discuss with my partner. I know I definitely want to increase my salary to feel more at ease about finances in general especially if we have a baby. I think I have more to learn and grow into leadership and want to see if in the next 6 months I can land a job that would provide both the improved salary and ability to grow professionally. At the same time, I wonder if no job comes along by January and I’m staying at my current that I have to accept sometimes you can’t wait for the ideal job to come a long. Also, I know staying at my current job limits me for where I can live which and we want to move out of state. I think I just want to try to get towards more of my professional goals and not live with regret. I truly am proud of where I am professionally, the work I’ve put in to get here, and so thankful to have such a wonderful partner and I think that’s what makes the decision so hard because I don’t take it for granted how blessed I am.

I guess I’m just wondering from all you who are parents what your experience and perspective has been with this.