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Would you see this as missing too much time with your Dc?

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Threelayersonstillcold · 12/01/2026 14:15

I was fortunate enough to manage my work so that I could stay at home with Dd until she started school. I work evenings from 5-8.
Now Dd is settled in school, i’m so grateful i’m able to pick her up from school, but we only have a short time before I have to go out and then i’m back for bedtime.
I’ve started to feel a bit sad about the time I’m missing with her and Dh. I was recently on holidays for a week and loved just that time in front of the fire and dinner all together, then evening walks in spring etc.
I’m looking for jobs in the day but no luck so far

Would these hours bother you? Am I missing important family time?

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pjani · 12/01/2026 14:18

Lots of people work evenings with children and if they are being cared for well in those hours, then it definitely won't harm them and you can still maintain a bond other ways.

I can see if you're not working while they are in school you might want want to flip that time so it's during working hours.

Just keep plugging away at the job applications and as you've got recent work experience, hopefully you'll find something that can work soon.