To go for this new job or not?

[Happiestinwellybobs]

I have worked for my organisation for 5 years, mainly in a middle management position, and have been part time since returning from leave.

My manager has announced she is leaving in the new year, which will leave her position open.

I am so tempted. Opportunities like these don't come up often, and I have felt a bit stagnated recently, but I love working for my company. However I am 99% sure that they will not consider the role on a part time or job share basis. DD is only starting school in 2015. If this opportunity had come up next year, I wouldn't have a second thought about applying.

I am going backwards and forwards as to whether I should apply. On one hand, I feel I need a challenge and want a more strategic role (plus the salary is £20k more than my role on a full time basis!!). On the other hand, will I miss out on DD growing up.

Of course they may not want me anyway.....

[EBearhug]

Go for it. They might not go for it job share/part time, they might not go for you.

But if you don't give it a shot, you'll always be wondering, "what if?"

[blueshoes]

Go for it - grab the opportunity. You might have to start ft but once you are settled in, you could see if it could be done part time and apply for flex working.

[Happiestinwellybobs]

Thank you both. Think I'll give it a shot :)