Work dilemma

[MrsBudd]

Returned to work part time August last year. 22.5 hrs. Rest of the team is full time. Since returning I've had to take about two weeks off sick due to being unwell myself and two to take care of ill DC when they couldn't go to nursery. Starting to wonder if it's really worth the hassle when we can probably manage (just about!) on DH salary for a couple of years. Any words of wisdom or success stories! 🙈 I just feel awful letting the team down all the time and it's not a job I can just dip in and out of as I have cases assigned to me which then get delayed if I'm off. Feeling stressed!

It isn't just about the money though
Do you enjoy the work?
Would you enjoy being a SAHM?
Could your DH take on a bit more of the emergency childcare?

If you enjoy the work, power through. I find work to be a good escape. But if it's causing more stress it's not worth it if you can survive on one salary.

It is hard when you go back after a break. If the children are in daycare they tend to pick up whatever is going around. They then give it to you! In the short term it can feel like your family is always sick! But in the longer term you build up resistance!

Just take each week as it comes and give your all when you are there!

Thanks all, some food for thought!

I don't enjoy all of my job, although there are some elements that I do. I'm wondering if I need to find a role with less responsibility whilst DC are young. I do like the fact not every day is the same i.e some days with DC and some at work. DC also enjoy nursery but would probably benefit from being there for a shorter time frame on the days they go.

DH commutes 45 mins to his job so it's easier for me to do emergency childcare. But I will discuss this with him.

Thanks all 😊