I gave up work 4 years ago, and 2 children later I am ready to return. My main problem is that I have always worked in the public sector and just now there is very little out there doing what I do.
My DH is self employed and has got no work on at all at the moment after experiencing a slow decline. So, as you can imagine we are really worried just now.
My question is, what is the best course of action for me now?
I'm applying for jobs and have had an interview and have another one coming up in a couple of weeks - so fingers crossed... In the meantime I have a Saturday shop job which is only minimum wage so unless I do it on a Saturday (with DH babysitting) I wouldn't be able to do at all - no other family help so if I had to pay for childcare would only bring in about a fiver.
How does anyone else work with children? My oldest is now at school so that's great, but my youngest is not quite 2 so needs full time care. How on earth can I work and pay for childcare if I can't find a professional well paid job? I love the shop job but it's just not viable to do more of it for such a small wage.
Any advice greatly received.
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DomesticDisaster · 05/10/2011 09:32
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