to think that I would be able to work FT?

[NacMacFeegle]

Single mum, 3 children, one with mild additional needs (mentioned for clarity only!), youngest 2, eldest 8.

Job is term time only, 60 mile round trip away, working in quite a challenging environment.

WDYT, mumsnet jury?

Cons that I can see - never seeing children (will be out of the house 7-5), loss of contact with DC's school (it's helpful IMO to see them each day) and children being with CM each day. They spend Sat night with their father. I would literally not see them. And I'll be KNACKERED.

BUT I really want to do it, it's a dream job. AIBU to want to do this?

YANBU if you can manage that and want to do it. You can't win really as a single mum, you just have to do what you can and people shouldn't judge whether you stay home on benefits or work long hours the best you can.

For me, personally, i would hate not being able to take my kids to school and miss sports days etc. I also would hate not being able to get to them quick in an emergency. Or worrying about being held up in traffic etc. I think if it was me, I would wait until something nearer came up, maybe job share or something where i could have the odd day off for sports day etc. i appreciate that it's not that simple though and sometimes you have to take what you can. So personally i wouldn't do it but if you want to then YANBU and you have to think of the positives.

I think you should go for it. If it doesn't work out you can rethink. If you don't do it you will always wonder if you should have. If it does work out it will be super-positive for you in the longer term - career, wage, pension etc etc not to mention the satisfaction of working in a job you enjoy.

Once you are back in the saddle as well it might be easier to find something part-time if it is too much - easier to get a job when you have a job apparently.

If you give it a go you may find it opens doors to a similar job part time or closer to you. No harm in giving it a go!

Tbh you'll be seeing your children as much as Many working parents. Out of the house 7 til 5 is fairly standard; if anything a lot of workers would be home later . And term time only sounds too good to miss. You'll have all the school hols. Go for it!