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Going from p/t to f/t teaching. Wondering about taking the plunge...

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Oovavu · 23/01/2009 14:42

Have worked part time since dd1 6 years ago. Have mostly worked 3 days p/w but did go down to 2 days p/w just after dd2. Am now doing 4 days p/w and coping OK, but live near to the school so a big element of potential stress (travelling) has been taken out.

Am considering f/t and perhaps promotion in near future though, poss somewhere I'd have to travel to. Is it the point of no-return though, going f/t? I want the responsibility of promotion (Hd of Dept) but I still very much enjoy my day off with dd2.

How do full-timers cope with small dcs? (or dcs generally I guess!)

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bigTillyMint · 23/01/2009 15:07

How old are you? I did all the extra reponsibility stuff before having my DC, but if you are young, you have plenty of time{grin]

I would also say that I feel like I need to be around more now my DC are older than when they were tiny - evenings in particular!

bigTillyMint · 23/01/2009 15:04

I work 3 days (in a teaching job that allows a good work-life balance) and like cat, do lots of jobs on my days off. My DC are at school, but I don't know how I would cope with getting them to clubs, having friends round, helping with homework, etc if I worked f/t as DH has to work long hours.

I did work f/t after DD for 9mths before maternity leave for DS. I was in a position of responsibility and got on well with everyone at work, and work was fine. BUT I did really miss DD, and found that working p/t was ideal.

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Oovavu · 23/01/2009 15:03

HOw have you found the leap, stillenacht?

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Oovavu · 23/01/2009 15:02

Yes, good point about meetings, etc, although I do most of them now anyway.

and haven't yet had the bonus of 'free' days as dd2 is with me on my day off. She'll be at pre-school next year so will have half a day to do some work (bet I don't though). But it is nice having a extra day to catch up with friends, mooch round town without seeing all my students, etc!

I'm just a bit scared that I'll never get to run my own dept now and I might regret it. Got to weigh up the pros and cons

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stillenacht · 23/01/2009 14:59

i used to do 2.5 days and increased it this year to 4.5

stillenacht · 23/01/2009 14:58

I do 4.5 days at work (2 different schools - class teacher in one and peri music teacher in another) I really enjoy having the extra money (to save for sons future fees!) but i couldn't do full time in one school. For me it would be too much as you would be expected to do all meetings etc.

cat64 · 23/01/2009 14:56

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