Hello Mums!
Hoping I can get some insight into what you would do? I understand It's only a choice I can make but wondering what you would do.
I have 2 great jobs that I love (approx 25 hours a week for both) and two kids and a hubby. My husband has a new job and his salary has increased - we have been discussing me giving up one of my jobs.
I am torn. This job is one that I love and am proud of, but it is difficult hours and can be hard to arrange care for my youngest son and has us making plans each week to suit the short shifts I work. Sometimes 1 hour shifts (takes me that long to prepare for shift and get ready!)
This job also causes me a bit of anxiety- I feel somewhat judged in this space and it can be stressful. Buuut it is also very rewarding and I am good at it. It gives a me a bigger sense of Community and I am able to help and support people which I love to do.
The other job I can do from home and at any time so this one is non negotiable.
Should I quit and make life easier on my whole family? but lose the connection with this organisation and all that it brings me - a sense of identity, using my education, work mates, sense of Community & pride etc.
Life is busy, I often feel anxious at the pace I run around each day and I know this affects my mental health. I think quitting would give me a sense of calm and less on my 'to-do' list but also feel I may be letting go of part of 'me'.
Would you work in a job you love if you didn't have to- if it meant your family life would 'slow' down? Love to hear your thoughts :) Thanks Mums!
4 Replies
For me, I would prefer to work elsewhere so that if things are crappy at home, I have an outlet and something away. Just to forget for a few hours .
I would pick that any day over working from home.
I would work in the job that I love, even if I didn't have to. Don't lose the connections, don't give up things that are YOURS.
I would prefer to be with my kids if I could rather them have someone else do what I am as a mother meant to be doing or father. Either. If you can avoid care for your kids and be home then why not, if it’s better for your family. You can always go back later.
No way would I leave a job I love!
I just started working at my dream job, the hours are long and hard, the shifts are all over the place but it's mine, it makes me feel good and I absolutely love every second of it