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To ask what days and hours you work ?

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HadEnough11 · 29/04/2024 20:13

I work 4 days a week 8AM/6PM in a nursery. Hate it and looking for something new

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roseberrycherry · 30/04/2024 14:04

8:30-14:30 Tues,Weds and Thursday term time only

HouseofHolbein · 30/04/2024 08:33

HadEnough11 · 29/04/2024 22:06

I like the idea of doing several long days and then having the rest of the week free.
Nice to see some work/life balance in the answers.

Locally there are lots of jobs in care. A friend has started doing 3 10 hour shifts a week so 30 hours and 4 days off. She works every other weekend.

I didn't think I would enjoy care but I needed a break from retail and have fallen into something I love 😊

Noyokymum · 30/04/2024 00:30

I am lucky that I only work 3 ,6hr shifts as a Registered Nurse. Am lucky that I don’t work longer shifts!

doubtfulguest · 30/04/2024 00:20

I work 3 days a week for 21 hours in an adviser role for the council.

3 nights a week, 30 hours for a care agency

One day a week in a volunteer role.

I have a 9 year old. I love the volunteer role and carer role. The former is mentally stimulating and lots of opportunity for learning. Both are rewarding on a personal level.

I hate the council job but doing it so I can progress to something better paid / suited to my qualification which I haven't used for years due to having a small child.

Current working pattern isn't sustainable long term ....

familyissues12345 · 29/04/2024 23:59

20 hours, 2 x 8 hours days and 1 x 4 hour day - Tues to Thurs.

I worked in nurseries for a long time - never again!

Now work in family support and much happier

MonkeyPuddle · 29/04/2024 23:49

I work 3 night shifts a week, 3 on, 2 off, 3 on, 6 off. Feels like I only work every other week.

DixonD · 29/04/2024 23:47

9.15am to 2pm, Tues/Wed/Thurs. Just under 15 hours a week.

Lucy Long Socks · 29/04/2024 23:42

I work 4 days. 9 till 3. I am a cleaner and any more than that would do me in haha

CyanBird · 29/04/2024 23:02

Monday to Thursday 0930-1430

Inlimboin50s · 29/04/2024 22:52

I used to work in a nursery and also childminded for years. Now I'm a cleaner. Start at 8am and do a three hour clean then a two hour at the next job.
I also do a bit of after school nannying and also dog sitting.

MustBeGinOclock · 29/04/2024 22:19

7 until 1, Monday to Saturday. Education

lalahotpantsl · 29/04/2024 22:10

37.5 , 4/7 then 6/7 over the fortnight, local authority

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HadEnough11 · 29/04/2024 22:06

I like the idea of doing several long days and then having the rest of the week free.
Nice to see some work/life balance in the answers.

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Pickled21 · 29/04/2024 21:50

2 days a week, 12-13 hours.

PotatoFan · 29/04/2024 21:39

31.5 hrs a week (reduced hours due to disability), 9-6 4 days a week (2hrs unpaid break), and 9-1 Wednesdays (30 min unpaid break)

Windsofchange99 · 29/04/2024 21:36

Mon- Wed 8am-12.30pm so 13.5 hours per week. Admin/Reception
DH full-time 8-5
No DC

LindorDoubleChoc · 29/04/2024 21:35

YABU

Titsywoo · 29/04/2024 21:34

I run a business so it depends! In the quieter times I work 9 to 3pm 4 or 5 days a week. In the busy times it is 8.30 to 4.30pm 5 days a week. However I also do admin in the evenings for 1-2 hours a night all year around.

pinkwaterbottle9 · 29/04/2024 21:29

6-2pm 4 days a week including weekends and bank holidays

HouseofHolbein · 29/04/2024 21:22

I work in adult care in a residential setting. I work on a 3 week rota and do 42 hours one week 28 the next and 35 the third week. I do 9 7 hour shifts either 0700-1400 or 1400-2100 and 3 14 hour shifts 0700-2100. With careful holiday planning I get every third week off 😊

Motherpro · 29/04/2024 21:06

8am - 3:30pm 4 days.
8am - 5pm 1 day

2chocolateoranges · 29/04/2024 21:05

I als work in early years. 6 hr shifts Mon- Fri. Love my job…. Most of the time.

used to work in another nursery 8-5 or 9-6 Mon-Fri and I hated it. I now work 10 hours less a week than I did for much more money that I was on before. I was ready for leaving early years and decided to give another nursery a try and it’s worked out really well.

rockingbird · 29/04/2024 21:04

My 'contracted' hours are Monday-Thursday 11-3 but the reality is I'm often online early am before the kids wake up and dip in some evenings if needed.. everyone in the team knows I'm totally flexible and not work shy so the hours and the work gets done around my life! 😆 some days I do frick all and no questions me. Other days I don't move from my desk from 7am.. swings and roundabouts.

Jegersur · 29/04/2024 21:02

I do full time hours but a 9-day fortnight. But I work shifts, so early starts or late evenings, and weekends and public holidays.

Pussygaloregalapagos · 29/04/2024 21:01

Every day. About 6 to 12 hours daily in the week and usually about 3 to 6 on weekends. It’s a bit of a slog but I get distracted and need to catch up. My kids are teenagers so it is ok for them. I only cook dinner once or twice a week. Rest of the time they sort their own meals out.

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