I am starting a new job next week after a year on mat leave, and I am wobbling about it all.
I liked my old job, really loved parts of it, but they were not nice when I was preggers and especially not nice when I requested part time when on mat leave, and if I am honest about it, if I hadn't had my lo I would have left by now.
Part time work within my field is like trying to find the golden fleece, I managed to find a new job in a school 32 hours a week 5 days term time only.
Its something new which I am nervous about especially as there is no-one to slowly learn from ( Last person in the role left at end of term, I did ask if I could shadow for a couple of days which I did do)
My lo is in nursery full time this week ( to settle in so if any probs I am still here) and I am missing him so much I just want to go and get him now (which I know is silly because he will be asleep now)
All that is going round my head is have I made the right decision I have taken a 10k pay cut, he is still in nursery full time (pick up at 3.45 instead of 5.30) but I do get the holidays, but it is a career change and one I may not like.
the cut in wage is a big question simply because my oh was made redundant whilst I was on mat leave he has found another job but it is a trainee role so at first the wage is very low (it does increase over 3 years ) but I really miss lo
my head is whirling with it all, but one thing that is standing out to me is I need to have a positive attitude about this new job or it will go pear shaped.
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Having a bit of a wobble and just need a bit of reasurance that i am doing the right thing!
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spudnik1 · 22/08/2016 12:24
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