I’m in a huge dilemma about whether I should increase my hours and could do with some independent advice!
I currently work three days a week and work have always asked if I will be back full time when DS starts school. Well, he has now started and I keep being asked the question. They’ve agreed that I can do an extra day working from home and work between school drop off/pickup, making up the hours on the other days.
Initially I thought this was a great compromise but now I’m worried I won’t be able to get the work-life balance right.
I work in construction and I’m site based and currently commuting 70 miles each way and the hours are long, so making up hours will make for very long days. It’s also a stressful job so I’m worried that the additional hours will mean I’ll bring stress home.
However, if I don’t increase my hours I’ll never progress at work. It simply isn’t possible to move onto the next level on 3 days a week. It’s just about possible on 4 days a week.
It’s really stressing me out thinking about it. If I do increase them I doubt I’ll be able to go back.
I know it’s the age old dilemma for working mums. I just don’t know what to do for the best.
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Should I increase my hours?
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QsGal · 07/10/2018 16:55
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