Ok, so this has been playing on my mind for sometime now, and I still can't make up my mind. So some advice would be helpful. I have one DD, I'm currently on maternity leave. I only plan on having DD, because I never thought about having kids just decided they weren't in my plan. DD wasn't planned, but she is very much loved and wanted.
Me and her father are now separated because he's a gigantic piece of shit man child, but that's not something I'll go into here!
After having a meeting with my employer, who I have worked with for nearly 11 years, full time 40-50 hour weeks, it was agreed I could go back to work part time. 5 days at 4 hours a day. I've agreed to this, it's fine, I would rather work 3 full days and have 2 days off, but I'm happy with this outcome too.
They have told me the hours I will be working and will absolutely not budge on them. Not at all. The hours are slap bang in the middle of the day, late morning start to mid-afternoon finishing. My problem is that nurseries and child care in my area won't allow this "split shift" pattern. They have morning and afternoon slots, and no option of a crossover, like the situation I am in. I have chased down every nursery and begged for a little bit of leeway, but to no avail. Local child minders seem to give the same answers too, due to activities they plan with other children in their care. I'm at a loss.
AIBU to think Would it be so bad if I just quit my job and stayed at home with my DD til she reaches school age, and then go back to work? I'm frustrated that this seems to be the only option I have, but also would love to be able to spend that time with her considering she will most likely be my only child. I have enough savings to keep us going for a while, but I do worry about that money running out!
Anyone else ever found themselves in this situation and managed to find another option that works? I'm open to suggestions!
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WhatToDoForBest · 22/07/2018 16:23
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