I am in such a conundrum and feeling so panicky.
Two years ago I became part time. I had asked to work three days but was given two and a half as a compromise. I found this very difficult for various reasons, but mainly because I found the person I was job sharing with was a bit difficult. After several months I hinted/lightly asked if I could drop the half day, but was told no for various reasons.
So I made peace with my hours. I appreciated the extra money and gave myself a goal to save for to motivate me. It got a lot better.
Fast forward to now, and last week my boss offered me two days as she remembered I wasn't happy. She said to let her know asap. I was pleased and formally accepted. Then I found out that my job share person was moving department and they have put out an advert for the other three days.
Now a week has gone by and I've slowly regretted my decision more and more. I feel sick and panicky. I will be losing £350 a month. The goal I was saving for will now be completely unattainable. And hearing that the main problem with my hours (the person I was sharing with) has actually gone, has made me not actually want to drop my hours anymore.
It all happened so quickly and I felt pressured to make a decision without really considering it and without knowing the full information. Now the adverts out and they've had 20ish people come to look round. So I would be mortified to go to my boss and say I changed my mind.
Am I being ridiculous? I'm just so disappointed and upset. I'd made peace with my hours and would have been very happy to carry on if I'd known the other person was leaving. Ugh. Most of all, I'm just gutted about the money. I'd really got my heart set on the thing I was saving for...