Am I doing the right thing

[Sweetiexx]

I was offered a job near my house, it’s a pay cut than my current job. and going a level down than what I am now.. there is room for progression hopefully..
my current job is over 80 miles from my house, and I do driving withIn my job too so can rack up 200 miles a day total. I am going through about £700-800 a month on petrol leave the house at 5.30-6am get home for 7pm
I am a single mum and either have to get my eldest 15 to take the kids to school or drive them to my mums to take them to school and pick up so they aren’t on there own.

do you think I am doing the right thing getting a job closer to home it’s on the door, I can take my kids to school and pick them up..
less stress.
the only thing I will miss from my old job is one person who I am very close to. She is like a mum to me. She lives over 100 miles away from me and I’m just upset that I won’t see her again..

do you think I am doing the right thing? I am just so emotional at the moment and just hope I’m doing the right thing.

Sounds like it will be a lot easier on you and your kids and will ease a lot of pressure.
Also, weigh up the pay cut with the cost your currently spending on fuel, you may be losing some pay but you won't spend so much on fuel.
Moving jobs and leaving your friend behind doesn't mean you can't see her again, you can arrange to meet outside of work for coffee, wine, shopping etc. There's also facetime etc.
On the other hand though, making the change shouldn't be causing you so much stress and anxiety. Go with what feels right for you and make everything else work 😊