After having two DC's we decided that I should reduce my hours and work at the weekend while DH works mon-fri. This was so one of us was always available for the kids. We are lucky that by being careful...no holidays for now etc..we can afford this.
Recently a community issue came up which directly effects our family and I, along with a couple of neighbours, began a mini campaign against our local council. I was involved in letter writing, creating petitions, attending local planning meetings, creating neighbour information notices, contacting MSP, Councillors, council depts' etc to gather information and raise local awareness of the issue.
I have never been particularly "active" and am actually shy, but I felt strongly about this issue and that pushed me on. I have opinions..like everyone else, I always vote but don't know if I am a "political" person IYKWIM? I have always voted for one party but right now am unsure where my vote will go at the general election.
Earlier this week I was phoned out of the blue by a local councillor, (he had been supporting us), who encouraged me...with his full support and assistance...to join his party and stand at the next local election. The offer is generous and seems legitimate...he is not sleezy or after my vote as he is not planning to run next time.
DH says go for it as I enjoyed helping my local community on the last issue and having my voice heard. I have spent the last few days arguing myself in circles because part of me would love the chance and part of my is worried about the working hours, (ds should be at school and DD would be starting ant pre) as the whole point of cutting work was to be with the kids.
I have become a dithering woman...ready to say yes, then saying but what if...
what do you think...is it worth taking a chance?