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I've been job searching for over 2 years while raising a child. Here's why I still turned down an offer.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Jordan-Wade, a former meeting and event planner, based in Dallas. Her identity and job offer have been verified by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity.

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