To start working on a Saturday

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I work 2.5 days per week. Have DD at home and DS in school. DH works full time Mon-Fri. To be very clear, money is ok. Bills will always get paid but we're still trying to pull ourselves out of the hole that my last maternity leave left us in. I'm not complaining though or saying I'm in a bad position, things could just be better.

A weekend job has came up within the same LA that I already work for. It's 1 day at the weekend, easy/nice job within walking distance of my house and whilst it's not as well paid as my proper job it would mean a few extra pounds to pay of the credit cards etc. And I wouldn't need childcare as DH is at home.

As I don't effectively NEED the job would I be being selfish to apply (I know I might not get it before anyone points that out) and take myself away from time with the family (especially DS who is at school during the week).

Nope, you WNBU to try for it. Your children can manage with their Dad, you know!

I work two days, one of them saturday, have a 2 and 5 yo. It's nice for them to have a day with their dad on their own, and I think it helps him appreciate/ understand what it's like if you have a crappy day. It doesn't have to be forever, just until your finances are better/ the youngest is at school.

I work every Sunday, which I chose as it meant no childcare costs. It means we make more of our 1 day a week as a family and make sure we plan something to do, rather than "wasting" the day away. Even if the activity is something as exciting as re-arranging DD's bedroom . My DD's refer to Sundays as "Daddy Day" too and look forward to them (mainly as they know Daddy is a soft touch!)

YANBU

Thanks. I think I know deep down it is what I want to do. Right, let's bite the bullet and get the form filled in!

I'm just about to start a job and will be workin 8-5 on a Sat.

I know exactly how you feel, but I just keep telling myself that if DP was to work all weekend nobody would bat an eyelid, so why should it be a problem for me to do it.

I agree that kids are with Daddy and it also will make DP appreciate the things that I do a bit more.

YANBU - go for it! :-)

I think if Sunday is BIG FAMILY DAY (and maybe one sunday out of two a day for dad to do as he wants) then there's no problem at all.

Hmmmm, hadn't even considered giving DH time to do what he wants............oh that's right, because he does what he bloody wants most of the time .

Seriously though, Aldi you're right. As long as it's managed it should be fine.

Starting to have doubts now based on the fact that Friday night is night....hmm, now that is selfish...and a whole other thread

I think it's a really sensible idea, most Saturdays can be just about shopping/housework/gardening/ferrying children around so at least you get out of that .

Adds "getting out of housework" to growing list of pro's

Im thinking about doing the same. Im a SAHM at the moment but the extra money would be helpful and I think DS and DH would probably love a boys day!