SAHM - new job application

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Can someone please stop me from talking myself out of completing this job application.

Am 46 and have been a SAHM for 8 years. Youngest DC is now in Year 6.

Have been considering getting back into work for some time for my own sake more than financially.

However for various reasons I always back out of applying at the last minute - not sure whether it's genuine practicality or just loss of confidence.

Have seen a job at a local hospital for a Therapy Assistant which doesn't require formal qualifications but offers opportunity to undertake higher training. It is full time but description says they will consider part time (which realistically I would need).
Think I would really enjoy the role.

My reasoning for not applying include:
Am I too old?
How on earth will it fit around school?
What if I don't enjoy it?
DH runs his own business and works crazy hours. Me being at home seems to be the glue that keeps family life from imploding

But surely there has to be room for me? Whilst I have enjoyed being at home for DC and DH I Now need to be more than a supporting crutch!

I hear you. I say do it. I'm in a similar position. I did return to work but then got made redundant and have found it difficult since probably due to confidence but I always tell myself its for another reason! Give it a go and see what happens. I will also give mine a go

Thanks Bless. It's ridiculous really; in a previous life I had a city job managing a team of 25. Know I could do this job and be good at it but just doubt myself on every level.

Am I too old?
Firstly, no you are not. You are not dead
How on earth will it fit around school?
A bit trickier. Consider your childcare options - after school clubs, holiday clubs, childminder, DH stepping up sometimes, older kids helping, reciprocal arrangements, term time/part time contract. This is the big stumbling block for me, actually. I'm not an SAHM but work shifts around the school and would like to get more into a 9-5 eventually
What if I don't enjoy it?
Put it down to experience and at least you have tried to move out of your comfort zone.
DH runs his own business and works crazy hours. Me being at home seems to be the glue that keeps family life from imploding
Could DH problem solve this one? Delegate, step up. Yes, it's easy for men to get comfortable with an SAHM wife just as much as we might get comfortable in our roles. It's a change for him, too, so you'll need to discuss it