Just after some advice from other mums, particularly single mums who have returned to work full time.
I have 2 children, 3 and nearly 2 and currently work 2 days a week privately with no work colleagues.
I've seen a job advertised that I think would be great for me with a huge company but it's full time.
The extra money would be awesome and I'm so looking forward to getting back in an environment with lots of people for the adult socialisation.
I was working 4 days a week last year but it was so stressful and the kids were in FDC. Now I can get them into a centre which also takes some pressure off.
Please, any opinions on how you enjoy/manage full time work with preschoolers would be appreciated.
Considering going back to work full time
Considering going back to work full time
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The killer is if you have to do overtime/work late. If it's the kind of job that is regular hours and no evening meetings then it's doable. My employer used to call after hours meetings with less than a weeks notice and it made life really difficult.
I think if you are organised, have meals prepped so you aren't trying to cook as soon as you get in the door it's quite doable.
Sick days are hard. Kids get sick a lot so you want to have a back up plan for when you run out of leave.