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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 2026-02-24T11:28:36+00:00

Two days per week-1 pm-3 pm & 5.15-7.15 pm One day per week-6 pm-7.30 pm One day per week-11 am-1 pm-working from home One child at Primary school

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:09

Talipesmum · 24/02/2026 12:07

Is the dad around from 5pm then? That would make the evening working a lot less disruptive for your child. They can still do homework, tea time, early bedtime etc.
If the evenings pay a lot better than daytime work, and you’ve got good childcare at home for those times, then it seems a good compromise. Can’t figure out what sort of work would work like this, but fair enough.

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Yes he’s home at 4.30

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TheCompactPussycat · 24/02/2026 12:08

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:03

I could work during the day but would have to work all day every day to earn the same, this is my dilemma, I have some guilt over this, but ideally would prefer not to work full time unless I have to

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Why aren't you able to do the work you currently do at a different point in the day? Presumably it's the nature of the work? Is there really nothing else you could do if you don't enjoy it/it's making you feel guilty?

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:08

noidea69 · 24/02/2026 12:05

Would your husband also like to not work full time?

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Of course and he could earn the same he does in less hours as I do, he would. I earn only slightly less than him and do 80% more of everything else

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PuppyMonkey · 24/02/2026 12:07

Come on OP, tell us what this miracle job is.

Talipesmum · 24/02/2026 12:07

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:03

I could work during the day but would have to work all day every day to earn the same, this is my dilemma, I have some guilt over this, but ideally would prefer not to work full time unless I have to

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Is the dad around from 5pm then? That would make the evening working a lot less disruptive for your child. They can still do homework, tea time, early bedtime etc.
If the evenings pay a lot better than daytime work, and you’ve got good childcare at home for those times, then it seems a good compromise. Can’t figure out what sort of work would work like this, but fair enough.

ItsOnlyHobnobs · 24/02/2026 12:07

Is the job salary actually comparable to full time working equivalent roles, or do you mean that your take home on this 11.5hr job with additional top ups is equivalent?

Because I’m very intrigued if you are qualified to do this, why an organisation is paying far in excess the going marking rate for 11.5 hours, to what other organisations are paying staff working 35/40 hours a week.

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:06

noidea69 · 24/02/2026 12:05

i'd rather work more hours but during the time which my child is at school.

Working early evenings with a primary school age child is a bit rubbish.

This is my worry

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noidea69 · 24/02/2026 12:05

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:03

I could work during the day but would have to work all day every day to earn the same, this is my dilemma, I have some guilt over this, but ideally would prefer not to work full time unless I have to

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Would your husband also like to not work full time?

ElishaFelisha · 24/02/2026 12:05

To answer your question, no I wouldn’t choose to work 3 evenings a week when I had a young child.

What is the job? Can it be done over 1.5 day shifts instead?

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:05

Shutuptrevor · 24/02/2026 12:00

Are you about to try and recruit us all to an MLM?

God, not at all

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noidea69 · 24/02/2026 12:05

i'd rather work more hours but during the time which my child is at school.

Working early evenings with a primary school age child is a bit rubbish.

NemesisInferior · 24/02/2026 12:04

What job is it you are doing to earn a FT salary for 11.5 hours?

On the face of it, those hours look like a pain in the arse, but if you are getting a proper salary for it then I would make it work.

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:03

TheCompactPussycat · 24/02/2026 11:58

No.

Why spend 3 evenings out at work when your child is at home when you could just work during the day?

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I could work during the day but would have to work all day every day to earn the same, this is my dilemma, I have some guilt over this, but ideally would prefer not to work full time unless I have to

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ElishaFelisha · 24/02/2026 12:01

blacksax · 24/02/2026 11:45

Why are you assuming the OP is a lone parent?

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I was assuming she contributed to her household. With these hours she’s either earning very well, or barely anything.

Helpmefindmysoul · 24/02/2026 12:01

Basically no.

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 12:00

goz · 24/02/2026 11:58

Why does it matter if other people would like the hours though?

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I have guilt because of my Dc

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Shutuptrevor · 24/02/2026 12:00

Are you about to try and recruit us all to an MLM?

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 11:59

WorstPaceScenario · 24/02/2026 11:57

Working 9-5 for five days a week pays a full time salary; working 11.5 hours over four days a week eats into 80% of the number of days for just over 30% of the salary.

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It makes around the same as it would working a job all during the day

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Tryingagainfor2026 · 24/02/2026 11:59

For a full time salary. YES absolutely
I’d do practically any hours to 1/4 of the work I do now for the same pay.

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Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 11:58

deirdrechilly · 24/02/2026 11:54

It would depend where they were. Doing a split shift 2 days. Is that out the house? Then no I wouldn’t.

is it local, or what do you do with the small window in between. Do you drive to and from your work? It seems a lot of running about. By the time I got in and settled it would be time to leave. It really depends what kind of work it is, I’m used to office work so basing it on that.

do you work for fulfilment? Do you feel those short hours would give you that? Perhaps that’s not why you’re asking this tho.

i wouldn’t feel like I’d be able to get much done or make a difference if it was based on my job.

It’s very local, not a lot of driving. In between I do homework with Dc and prepare/have dinner or take them to the playground and get an early tea out

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TheCompactPussycat · 24/02/2026 11:58

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 11:56

If people would like these hours, particularly with a child

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No.

Why spend 3 evenings out at work when your child is at home when you could just work during the day?

goz · 24/02/2026 11:58

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 11:56

If people would like these hours, particularly with a child

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Why does it matter if other people would like the hours though?

WorstPaceScenario · 24/02/2026 11:57

Ontheroadtonowheregood · 24/02/2026 11:40

What do you mean? 9-5 five days a week eats into the day more?

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Working 9-5 for five days a week pays a full time salary; working 11.5 hours over four days a week eats into 80% of the number of days for just over 30% of the salary.

goz · 24/02/2026 11:57

I wouldn’t personally want to work 3 evenings.

VividDeer · 24/02/2026 11:56

For a full time salary them yes... are you kidding