I work in a very comfortable job at the moment. I’m good at it, have a wonderful boss and work from home most of the time. I travel to my local office maybe once a week on average. I have 2x primary school aged children and a partner who is often away with work, so much of the childcare / house stuff is on me, but I do have a cleaner and a nanny that looks after the kids 3 days a week.
An opportunity has arisen within the company, for a much more senior role. We’re taking a few levels above my current role and it’s right up my street - no concerns that I could do, and would enjoy, the job. However, I would need to commute to the central London office twice a week, with a 2hr journey door to door each way. I don’t have an issue with this per se, but I would need to increase my nanny’s hours (which she is willing to do). Whilst the role is much more senior and I’m looking at approx a £30k payrise, once additional costs are factored in I’m looking at about a £500 a month increase, although I will be honest and say we are quite comfortable, so I don't need to earn more. I am very ambitious though and have always wanted to climb the career ladder, this opportunity won’t come up again for a long while.
Am I mad to consider this? Does anyone have any positive stories of effectively being a single parent and being out the house 12hrs a day a couple times a week? I work school hours from home 2 days a week so I can do drop off and pick up on those days.