To be thinking of not taking this job....

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I have been successful at interview but been offered less hours than I requested. This isnt a massive problem - I will qualify for tax credits in fact I will need tax credits to survive. I will be better off than I am on carers and income support.

Currently on carers and this is a term time job and school hours.

Perfect?
However, its a really big step backwards - massive step back, like first rung of the ladder again and I just feel really down about it. I am worried I'll get bored and I'm struggling with my confidence.

I am worried I'll get bored and I'm struggling with my confidence.

Surely it will be the proverbial 'walk in the park', you will excel at your job and this will boost your confidence?

Personally I would take the job, if only to accrue pension rights, fill in your CV, get a good reference, then move on.

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Wrong thread!

I did something very similar, I thought I would struggle but I actually love it 👍🏻 this was 8 years ago, I really should think about my aspirations but I really CBA!!

Will more hours be available in the future ? Surely a job is better than no job? Don't see how that is going backwards ?

Better to get another job when you have one.

Give it a go. I say x

I think there will be more hours but I can't do anything but school hours which they've offered.... however there is opportunity for progression - I was told that when they rang me.

I think I am just worried about being so dependent on tax credits

why not give it a go and see? You don't have to do it forever. Lots of people rely on tax credits too and manage.

Assuming you have dc, and not knowing if your dh is doing all or half of household responsibilities, this job could allow you to have work life balance while building towards a next step. Be honest, why sre you tslking yourself out of it? Is there a fear there, or a negative judgement about yourself? What might a best friend, in possession of all the facts, tell you to do?

I have a DC who has ASD - I'm currently on carers and can only work school hours / term time as childcare hasn't worked out for him. No partner and no contact from son's dad.

Its definitely a negative judgement - my last job failed because my son's care needs became too much. It has taken ages for me to find a job that fits but I'm scared of failing again.

My friends are all saying go for it though can see why I am worried

Use the job to get your confidence back. It doesn't need to be forever.

There is probably a queue of 100+ people that would take this job if you don't want it! People who commute a long way who want a job closer to their home. People who want a term time only job. People who have been out of work for a long time. This is a real opportunity for you...

Take the job, if its not working after a couple of months you can always quit