Went back to work in Jan after being on maternity leave after dd2. My dd's are nearly 2 and a half and just turned one.
Have officially gone back full-time but have loads of holiday to use up so am currently using 2 days a week as holiday and therefore am working 3. Although, last week I worked full-time as I was really busy at work (did 4 days a week for the previous 2 weeks).
After Easter, I am going to try to do all my hours in 4 days and any time I need to make up I can do in the evenings when the dd's are in bed (and dp will probably be at work) may do 4 hours max at home a week. If this works I will apply to make this permanent under flexible working.
However, this means I will be picking the dd's from Nursery really late and probably will be up for a hour before they go to bed - but I will have all Friday with them - plus the weekends.
Or I could work full-time doing "normal" hours which means I would pick the dd's up earlier and have more time with them before I go to bed but wouldn't have an extra whole day with them.
In your opinion, which do you think is best - does a whole day with them compensate with seeing them very little on the other days?
I am very happy with the Nursery that the dd's attend - and they seem very happy and content.
I really like my job and for me working means I am a better mother - but it's all about compromise - I do want to spend "enough" time with my dd's.
Feel a bit uneasy about this - so would be grateful for your views - either way!
Part of me thinks bugger it, they are only small and only do 3 days a week permanently!
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Views please - Working long hours 4 days a week or 'normal' hours 5 days a week - which is best for my dd's (and me)?
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hotmama · 05/03/2007 20:45
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