I currently work two jobs over 7 days, totalling 50 hours. One is just weekends and is permanent and pays a good hourly rate plus bonuses. The other is Monday to Friday and is well paid but on a temporary ongoing basis.
It was never intended for this to be a long term working pattern, as I'm a single mum with a 6 year old, and my intention was to apply for permanent with the company I'm with during the week and then drop the weekends, however, due to some changes in the company, it's looking more and more unlikely that a permanent role will become available, plus I'm just not really enjoying the role that much.
I'm also stressed out to the hilt and feeling like the world's worst mother. I cry at the drop of a hat and I'm so tired it's beyond funny. I don't think this situation is fair on either myself or my son, and I'm spending a small fortune on wrap around childcare plus a dog walker for the poor dog who rarely gets a decent walk from me!
So I'm thinking of dropping the weekday job. I don't think my contract will continue much past Christmas anyway, and the weekend job (which I absolutely love) brings in the equivalent of working for 23 hours at minimum wage. It would, however, mean I had to claim a small amount of housing benefit, but that I'd also be saving £50 a week on fuel, £50 a week on childcare and £35 a week on a dog walker, plus I'd actually get to see my child occasionally which would be bloody lovely as I quite like the little fella's company!!!
So, would I be unreasonable to do this, knowing that I will have to rely on some state benefits? I'm thinking that being at home in the week would at least give me the chance to look for another part time job which would fit around school, and I know that if I carry on like this for much longer, I'm going to snap as I feel so bloody run down and sad :(
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Itsnotahoover · 21/10/2012 08:47
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