Hi all, this may be a long one so please bare with me.
I'm 19 years old and bub has just turn one. My partner has been getting g pretty bad shifts lately, and we've been really struggling financially. I work 3 days a week at my job but I've been offered more hours.
The thing is, I don't want to stop my partners work because he like it and he also works nights so can look after bub during the day (works about 5pm - 11/12 pm) which has been really amazing for his relationship. But we're struggling now and I'm unsure as to take more hours at my work or start looking for a better job for my partner.
I want a career, but I don't want to regret not staying home as well. The thing is, I love being away for that short period of time, something I don't think you shouldn't say but I love my job, boss, fellow employees, clients and I've always been career oriented.
My question for full time mums, do you regret it? Was it better for your family? I'm so stressed out about it all and would love some advice.
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I loved working full time. It was great. I've not always worked full time but when it's been right I've done it and taken the opportunities.
I get the entire be home when they are little thing people think is important but it's also important to have financial security. But kids need quality time not quantity. You can be home all the time with the kids and not be engaged with them. The important thing is when you are home you are engaged with them.
Never regretted it, opportunities come when they come and more and more dads are stepping up and doing stay at home duties. You do what suits your family and change it when it doesn't suit anymore.
You could pick up the hours and if hubby works takes off or he finds more more drop your hours. Because let's face it, changing jobs these days isn't that easy.
Nope absolutely love working full time. The pay is great and feel fantastic in my job. I've been able to really develop in my career which really wouldn't have occurred so quickly if I was working part time!
I love my work so it's a no brainer for me to work full time. I know I'm a better mum for working and my daughter loves her childcare so it's great for the family.