I'm in genuine need of your advice. I promise to listen, really will. Do I accept this job?
Until end of last year I was working 4 days a week. Easy job, flexible, boring though and I'd had enough. We had a nanny. Kids happy.
Then we moved. DH now commutes and I quit my job.
I hated being at home at first. Really lonely and struggled with the relentlessness of full time parenting. However I've now made friends and am happier. Although do yearn do do 'something' more so have started a v small online business on the side, it won't ever make much but keeps me busy-ish.
I've interviewed for a job and been made an offer.
Pros: really decent money, almost the same as in the city. Decent firm, good benefits. Stable, some flex on hours/wfh. Nice boss who is also a working mum. Easy job.
Cons: we'd need a nanny/housekeeper given logistics, upheaval for kids, it's an ok job but not hugely exciting as I'd have a boss but before was the most senior in my dept, it's full time, I now quite like being at home.
We are lucky enough that the money doesn't really make a difference, although nice to have.
So AIBU to take it if I can negotiate 4 days a week? Will I hate working and miss the kids? Is it unfair on the kids and the family to make it so much more stressful? H has long hours and long commute, house needs lots of looking after.
Please advise, please.