What do I do....
I recently received a job offer which I am yet to formally accept. It is part time, with flexible hours. But it is doing something completely out of my league or field. Then also published for the public to see. I have also been a SAHM, with a 4 year old who attends kindy, on a 5 day fortnight following the standard QLD school term, so no care options for holidays. No close family or friends to lean on for help, daycare whilst and option, will take a good chunk of what I would earn leaving little left over anyways. My husband works fulltime. My anxiety has been through the roof these last few days trying to decide whether to accept or decline this offer. On one hand its bonus extra money (but it isn't needed), and on the other I feel like I should leave it another year until she is in full time schooling, instead focusing on family time, her and possibly having a second or third child. Im 32 and feel like time is running out on all fronts, but I dont want to rush and miss out on raising my child..
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They must think you're good at what you do if they've offered this position, I say go for it! If you find down the path it is interfering negatively overall then stop. Are there any local high-school kids that you know and trust that would look after your kids for some cash?
You will be entitled to child care subsidy from Dept of Health and Human Services, which will rebate some of the costs of care in the holiday periods - there will be school holiday programs available for your child to access.
The benefits of returning to work apart from the immediate financial benefits include continuing to build on your skills and keeping them current and contributing to your retirement savings.
I would take it, part time with flexible hours, perfect.
You can also work there for a while and have maternity leave in the future, it’s golden to have a job to go back to.
In these challenging times, touch wood, hubby could lose his job, get sick etc.
This is a great offer for a woman with a family, grasp it with two hands.
Not in your field, just means you will learn some new skills.
Have as much faith in yourself as they do, you’ve got this.
Your childcare will also be subsidised, but the experience is priceless.
If they are flexible, work out hours around kindy.
I’ll add, it’s always scary going back to work after maternity leave, most of us have been there. Push through that.
Also, you can always quit, but if you don’t take it, you will miss this opportunity.
If you're not ready to go back to work then don't. You can't be expected to do everything with no family support, you risk crashing and burning. If you'd rather be a SAHM longer then just say no to the job. It's your life, enjoy it.
There are a few things at play, why apply if you were not considering working? so sounds to me it's more about not believing in yourself. If the employer thinks you can do it what's to loose? Day care is one of those short term pain things, use it the kids grow up quick and if you're don't take this opportunity will another one be available in 12 months? it's only part time so it's not like ypu are travelling months on end. Many of us work for more than money, mental health. opportunity to feel valued out side the home, the feeling of independence, none are wrong and neither is being a SAHM. Might be time to really assess what you want with out the guilt and fear . what's the worst that can happen? you hate it and quit? at least you gave it a go......