I have spent months wondering whether to return to work or not and still none the wiser. I am a nurse for the NHS working 3days a week, 22.5 hrs and do random shifts, early, evenings and nights. I have 2 children, ds aged 5 and currently on mat leave with my 9mo.
I could financially give up work but things would be tight. I am lucky to not pay childcare bills as family help out. However if I return to work we are much more comfortable and it gives us options with regards to moving house or buying out house outright to 100'% owmership( it's shared ownership property) I am panicking already about going back and missing out on time with my children and feel guilty at having my parents provide childcare however due to shifts and the cost it wouldn't be possible any other way.
The other option is to request to do 2 days per week. I worry about the effect on my pension if I give up work and worry about gettin another job that provides as good conditions as the NHS. However I have absolutely loved being at home with the children and it makes me very happy. Anyone any experience or opinions on this?
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To return to work or not- still can't decide!!
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Metalgoddess · 18/04/2013 10:35
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