Hi IMs,
I feel a little stuck between a rock and a hard place. Being the new year, new decisions to make etc.
I have a young daughter and work part time 3 days a week. Income is ok, better than most not as good as some. Hours are goodish.
Hubby has his own business, which is doing ok, lots of bills to pay etc. We are lucky to be able to pay his wage every week but in the quiet times it gets a tad stressful as not much money coming in.
There is a job that’s become available that’s full time 5 days a week, unsure on the income but would think it would be better than what I’m on. I’m thinking of applying. To help with finances and hopefully get us back on track to where we want to be.
I’m unsure if I should work full time. I never wanted too once we had kids and I know some parents have no choice. My daughter goes to daycare 3 days a week. I know she would cope with change, I’m not so sure about me!
I’m not enjoying my current employment at all! I’ve only recently started (3 months) but have had countless issues with another employee (no im not being petty, this person will try/say anything to get me fired) and it’s really got to the point where I hate the job and don’t want to go to work.
So I guess my question is, would you change to full time work? Or stay where you are and suck it up?
4 Replies
Hell yes girlfriend ! Sounds like you already know what to do. An extra 2 days a week in childcare is fine.. you still have your RDOs you’ll get, more income and hopefully a happy employment. Life’s short, take risks ;)
I'd go for the fulltime.
I personally don’t think I’d ever be capable of stretching my mum/housewife-life and a full time job at the same time. I’d burn myself to the ground.
But I know some awesome mamas who can manage it fine. You won’t know if you can do it until you try it. I say give it a go if it’s what you want.
If not, keep looking else where for another part-time job. Don’t stay unhappy in your current place.
Change! And make sure hubby does 50% or more, of all parenting and household chores