I have been on maternity leave for 14 months and I go back on Monday, part time. I have mixed feelings about this but I previously liked my job so I should hopefully be ok. I will miss DD a lot but I am aware that this is something that I have to do.
DH lost his job at Christmas. This month we have been off together looking after DD. We have had a lot of squabbles over how to look after her as I find him critical and he finds me controlling (we both accept we can be these things and things are ok.
DH is desperately looking for a job. He earns more than me and we can not pay the mortgage on my salary for very long.
DD was due to start nursery but we have suspended her place until DH finds work (we cant afford to pay when he is not working)
SO ... DH is going to be doing Mon - Weds childcare and I will be the one working.
My working day is faily short 8am-4pm with half an hour travel each side, but my job can be fairly stressful. I am a bit worried about how we will both cope with this sudden (enforced) change of role.
DH is already "joking" about how things will be much better on his shift he says that the house will be clean, nice food made and DD entertained (which I take personally/critically, but I know he is making light of what may be a stressful situation to try to make things easier for both of us)
So, really everyone am hoping for tips to make this transition easier?
Or a job for DH?!
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Anxious about change of roles and asking for advice
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pamelat · 28/01/2009 20:05
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