Full time or part time

[mummypig6]

Hi I’m looking for some advice I currently am not working but have an interview for a full time job it’s 40 hours again, I know I will struggle as I have done these hours before.

I get stressed as I will have to travel and when I get home I’m not the best cook so I will be scrabbling around to get tea ready etc.

Do I go to the interview or wait until I get a temp job I’ve seen one full time but an early start so would finish early .I just don’t know what to do?

I don’t want to leave my partner with the financial burden as he is also employing our son please advise.

I guess I want the money for the family it all helps but working full time is stressful and involves a lot of planning.

Have you spoken to your partner about this? If u choose to work full-time then this will affect them and ur son too.

How much extra money would it be compared to the part time temp job and how much do you need the extra money? If you need it then do full time. 40 hours is pretty standard.

How old are your children? If at least one is old enough to be employed then it’s time to start splitting chores, meal prep, domestic planning, all the things which you think make working full time too stressful among the others in the household. Working full time had all kinds of benefits, not least building more of your own pension.

Go to the interview. It’s good practice if nothing else happens as a result.
You could ask if they would do compressed hours and do four days not five for example or wfh.
Nothing is stopping you looking for other jobs meanwhile, and it is easier to get a job if you already have one.
full time is hard (and gets harder the older you are Imo). But maybe you talk to your family, maybe they would sort dinner 2/3 times a week, or you could stick your freezer and fridge with quick to cook meals such as pizza and salads? Get them to do their fair share of housework as well.

Good luck for the interview!

Bc bird my son is nearly 18 and I have a 15 year old as well.

I did 30 hours before but with the cost of living everything is so much more expensive .

The extra hours means I can afford some extra nice things etc.

He will support me whatever I choose

Overthebow full time job 8.30 to 5.30 compared to the other job is £3,500 extra,

Temp job 6am to 2pm , I also don’t have a pension.

Full time. You don't have young children and they are also old enough to contribute to dinner plans and help with dinner. Why should you be the one always doing it? Same with your partner.

You also need to get a pension sorted.

Thank you Alphabet1.

Southlondonmum your right great advice just what I needed thank you.

Get things to help:

slow cooker so meals are prep night before and put on in the morning.

Batch cook.

do quick meals like pasta or pasta bake

jacket potatoes - get the 15 year old to turn the oven on when home from school or put in an air fryer

Even the 18 year old and make oven chips and fish with peas!

You need the family onboard to help.

Go to the interview. If nothing else, ask for feedback and its good practice. Are you absolutely sure its ONLY full time?

I applied for a role which I assumed was full time. I got the job, and I'm the only person out of 7 that is full time! Everyone else is 15-30hrs a week!

Work full time- you don’t need to be working from 6am for a school run in the afternoon.
it’s just a new routine to embrace

Totaly thank you I will look into ideas I have a air fryer and slow cooker so my Dd can help with this.

SM4713 I think if I remember rightly they were willing to compromise so I will attend interview and if they are interested I can go from there.

Thank you

Onlyfoolsnmothers you’re right I need to let my dd become independent I don’t need to be there .

I also need to think about myself which as a Mum we are always putting ourselves last.

I applied for a full time job but like you was worried about how I might manage it (also have long term health condition myself and dc with mental health conditions). After interview I was asked what hours I wanted. I said ideally I'd like a day off in the week - they agreed, I'm now doing 32 hours instead of 37.5 and have a 3 day weekend every week!

Good luck whatever you decide.

Thank you Massiveovaryaction that’s great I’m glad they were accommodating.

I will go for the interview I have nothing to lose after everyone’s input today I will manage and take on board all the advice.

I have spoken to my dd and she said if I help and show her what to do she will be on board , Thank you everyone I really appreciate it .

Best of luck to you @mummypig6

Why can't husband or elder son do a meal a night? Should be equal if you are all working full time.

Why only ask younger daughter to help?

Burntoutbabe I will get all involved doing a roast today so perfect time to discuss this.

Massiveovary thank you .

And fair comment burntoutbabe .