AIBU to consider cancelling interview for my dream job?

[TinselAngel]

I've got an interview on Wednesday for a temporary job which if I got it I would take as a secondment from my current employer. It would give me more experience in the field I want to develop into. I need to earn more money in the long term as I am a single parent and won't get money from my ex for ever.

It's around a 90 minute commute away in a large city, and it's full time. It would also involve regular travel further north than that. I currently work 20 mins from home in a low paid, but flexible, admin role. If I got it it would involve my 13 year old DD being a bit of a latch key kid for six months.

I split up with my partner over the weekend and can barely put one foot in front of the other right now. I'm pretty much on my knees with sadness. I'd have to do a presentation as well as an interview.

AIBU to consider cancelling an interview for the right job, but at completely the wrong time. Or would i just be using this as an excuse to stay in my comfort zone?

Good luck

Good Luck my lovely....!!!! Go for your life in that interview today....my mum went back to work when I was 13.....I was home by 4pm and her and dad were in by 6pm.....I bloody loved every minute on my own....mtv blaring out every day :-).... happy days!! Anyway, back to you....Good Luck...were all rooting for you!! Xxx

Best of luck op. I'll be sending you strong, positive vibes today

Good luck OP.
Hope you rock that interview!!

Listen. I haven't worked since ds was born. He's now 15. I'm here every morning to get him at school. I'm here waiting to welcome him home from school. He treats me like shit. I was in tears again last night. This morning is the 3rd time this term he has refused to get out of bed and go to school.
If you're raising an independent self motivated daughter who can get herself to school without you practically picking her up and carrying her, then, in my book, you're a fabulous mother and you're getting it right.
(Asd disclaimer but. FFS for me!!! ☹)

You go out there and get that job. You wonderful you xxx

Good luck!

Good luck OP!

Thinking of you this morning!!

Look at what an amazing example you are setting for DD.

Now go be fabulous and get that job!!!

Good luck today OP!

Good luck for today OP

All the best for today.

Just nearly cried on train following supportive message from now exDP but holding it in.

Thanks for all the support. I'd be texting him all about it normally.

@Dontfuckingsaycheese teenagers can be proper bastards, can't they?

Good luck for today. Agree with others, that you don't need to decide today about the job, have a great interview and see what happens next.

DO IT !

DO IT!

Look, if you do cry, be honest and tell them you have some personal things going on right now (like actually right now), and that the timing of the interview isn't great, but you still wanted to give it a go.

I was going to say don't do it, until I saw it was just for 6 months.

Just realised I've not brought any of my certificates. But they didn't ask me to, so hopefully that won't matter.

Nope, you can show them later if they ask for them.
Power pose!

Just wanted to wish you all the best, you've done so well to get yourself to this point, now go in there and smash it.

Get in there and slay them! 🍀🍀🍀

Good luck. Go get it!
Stop worrying about your DD. Like pp, Ds1 comes in, grunts, grabs something to eat and plays on phone. Barely even notices that I'm here!

Oooh yes to power pose - do it in the toilet beforehand. I did it before my last interview and got the job!

If they ask for them, as no-one had mentioned it, say you thought they weren't required at this time, offer to can scan them as soon as you get home

typo

Yes I shall make sure I get an opportunity to privately stand like Winder Woman. Good idea.

Wonder Woman!

Oh I'm so glad you've gone for** it!

I loved this bit from a pp

showing your dd what a strong woman looks like

Good luck!!