Work away from my 18 months old

[CoDee]

Please could I ask for your advice.
Long story short, my husband has been working in London since beginning of the year. I found it hard to cope with just my son alone. I work full time and my son is with the child minders 4 days a week, very long hours too like 9 hours a day. I have no friends or family in the country. Life is pretty lonely and Ive been seeing a shrink...she said Im depressed but that's another story. Basically i see work as an escape. I am semi workaholic all my life.

A few weeks ago I got an idea, why dont I join my husband in London. So sent CVs out, got interview and got offered a job.....more or less dream job cos I always want to work in London.

A week when the 2nd interview took place my husband was told he got finished end of September.

I was already on the high on leaving my current job (a bit complicated situation at work and I felt I dont fit in but again long story on that.

I decided that I would go to London, accepted the job and my son will be with my husband back where we live back in the north.

ANyone does this? Am I being so selfish and me being away will effect my son's development? I will come home on weekends. THe job is full time.

What would you do? I kinda know the right answer here :(

Thank you

CoDee

[Flywheel]

I'm sure lots of people will tell you that they could never do such a thing, but that's not really the point. I don't think you should be judged any more harshly than a man doing the same, of which there are many. I guess if you and your husband are both happy with the arrangement, it's worth giving a go.

[DearGirl]

My last boss used to go away Sunday night and return Friday night - and was often away for several weeks at a time. She managed - it can be done.

[CoDee]

Thank you very much...I really appreciate your views on this.