As the title says, I’m having a bit of a crisis and just don’t know what to do.
I am a single parent and work full time in a stressful, demanding job with a lot of responsibility. The job itself is ok and I love the autonomy but hate the accountability. It’s well paid though.
So firstly, I am unsure whether to step down to a work from home role. It would mean a pay cut but would just mean I’m not saving as I am at the moment. It would give me more time and would be less stress but would mean a lot of time alone (short term I love the idea but long term I’m not so sure).
Secondly, I am debating moving house. It would be a more suitable area for the children when they become teenagers as closer to friends but would mean losing a small amount (around10k) on the house I have and wouldn’t mean more space. Currently a character property and would probably mean moving to an estate. I could downsize within this (not too much) and look at saving around 60k but would mean I have a house worth less later on in life.
Basically, I am stressed but also a little tired of life. Kids not yet old enough to leave at home but old enough that they entertain themselves. I like the idea of having a more flexible life but worry about the long term implications. Anyone either in the same position or has now got through this stage and have any wise words?