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WWYD - Salary or flexibility?

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moneyortime · 05/07/2022 14:43

Name changed as don't want to link this to other posts.

£45k per annum job - loads of flexibility, only work 4 days - my current job (took step back after children)
£75 per annum job - less flex, full time - potential new job

2 x young children (pre-school). Plenty of savings for emergencies. Generally enough money but not swimming in it! I am the one in the household with the most earning potential - I could keep increasing my salary if I wanted to.

Would you take the money or keep the chilled out life?

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Ahgoonyegirlye · 05/07/2022 14:47

Depends, who do you have helping with the kids? A decent partner who can step up? Cover what you were on that day? Or will you be expected at home to do the big job, the pick ups/drop offs, kids sick days, mental load AS WELL?

Libre2 · 05/07/2022 14:46

Do you have someone else who can be flexible for your DC? If you have a helpful, hands on OH then take the money. If not, keep the flexibility.

PollenHigh · 05/07/2022 14:44

I’d take the money.