Would i be stupid to consider this job role

[Sunshineandrainbows99]

Seen a job advertised and I am really interested in it.

for me it would be a 20k pay increase and as a single mom of 2 it would be huge for me.

they have said it’s a hybrid role which involves travelling to 3 locations in the country. The locations are central to me, 2.5hrs one area and 2/2.5hrs the other.

they said I have autonomy over my diary, you have the ability to have overnights to group them together and reduce travel.

id have to go and visit the other locations on average 8-10times a year.

the director said to me the travel can be 4 days a week, 2 days the weeks after depending on what’s happening.

the post holder said to me she usually does 2-3 days a week at home and usually does a day of travel and then a day at home to balance it out.

there is no travel in school holidays as this is WFH.

she said they are very chilled as long as you get your work done there is no expectation to log on after a day of travel as this is included in the working day.

my worry is

• will I be burnout from travelling 1-2 long days a week
• I’m worried I might miss seeing the kids but this isn’t all the time
• I don’t have the ability to just drop everything and travel 2hrs the following day. This is ok if I plan it.

I don’t mind travelling but would love to hear from others that do something similar in the week and how they handle it? is it worth the pay rise.
there is no job progression and nothing in the past 18months has come up like this for me.

this pay rise could be huge for me as I have to buy my ex out of the house which will increase my mortgage by £400 a month!

all expenses are covered, you get a fuel card etc

any advice? The fear is taking over

What age are your children ?
what childcare do you have ?

My first question would be how old are your two children and who will look after them?

Sounds like a great opportunity but the director said it could be up to 4 days travel a week, not 1-2, and who would look after your children in the meantime? If you have support and could make it work then great, but I think you may be away from home more than you are anticipating.

I’m worried I might miss seeing the kids but this isn’t all the time
How about how the kids might feel about missing you? This is all about you.

I would look at how much it will raise your tax bill. As the amount taken when I had a company car and fuel card was substantial....

Where is this job advertised. I want to apply 😂

Have I missed something? What happens to your children when you are away?

They are with there dad 2 nights a week so I would do any nights on the nights they are with their dad.

I can also ask my mom to have them overnight if it wasn’t on the set nights with their dad

Yes it is about me because I am the only one keeping a roof above their head. So thanks

5 and 14.

and they are with their dad 2 nights a week.

I am anticipating using wraparound care until 6pm if needed.

obviously if I am at home on those days I would be picking DS up myself

No company car it would be my own car. But expenses and travel are paid for so obviously significant wear and tear on your car is to be considered.

100% go for it, even after tax you're looking at at extra £1000 per month.

Travel on the days your children are with their dad, it might be tiring at first but you'll get used to it.

The kids will be happy when you're financially better off and you can afford more treats too.

Perks of travelling with work = nice hotel stay, dinner on expenses, getting a bit of independence back after kids.

I've travelled within the UK with work now for around 10 years and have one older child and 1 younger.

Def go for it! Sounds like you can secure the family home and have support.