to want to get a weekend job to get away feom my family?

[saturdayescape]

I think I need a kick up the rear. I have been thinking for a while that I would like to get a weekend job (just a sat or sun) because a) I find the whole weekend with my DH and 3 DCs hard going and b) the extra money would be useful especially as we are trying to save for a house of our own.

I'm a SAHM, 2 DCs at school, 1 at nursery 2 days, at home with me otherwise. Problem is I feel really guilty for wanting to get away from my lovley children and husband. I'm not sure why, i suppose I feel like I'm copping out because Ifind it so hard. I am currently on ads and without those I get quite depressed especially at w'ends, so I do think it would help my mental health no end.

What is wrong with me, its obvious isn't it.

Well I work evenings including alternate Saturday evenings with lots of other mums who feel the same. All day with the children then off to work for a break and earn a few quid.

It does sound like you need some time alone, do you get any?

yes I get school hours twice a week

yes i used to work weekend to get to do something differnet it also made my husband do something with the kids.

It is nicer working weekends too.

but the down side is you only get 4 weekends off a year.

I have been working weekends for about 5 months now...it gives you back a bit of self & other things to focus & talk about. I love being a weekday SAHM but I can't deny the pleasure I feel when I get paid & can treat my family. Don't feel bad for wanting to take this step...I did at first but I enjoy my job & get to chat to others -while my DS spends time with his Daddy.

I think if you can find a weekend job which isn't too demanding and exhausting, it's a brilliant idea! If you get lucky with a bigger organisation, you may be able to increase your hours as your DC get older if you want to.