Going back to work

[QueenOfMyWorld]

Put here as wanted as many unbiased opinions as possible.
I've been a sahm for 4.5 years,my ds is starting school in september.A job has come up in a school in my village,it's a Receptionist position which is what I used to do before I left to have my ds.
A few people have commented that it would be better if I look for pt so my son wouldn't have to go to breakfast club plus we have a dog.Its making me question myself and I'm feeling guilty for attempting to get back into work.WWYD?
Sorry for rambling on

IMO your son going to breakfast club is fine and far more acceptable than leaving your dog all day. Can you pop home to walk him at lunchtime and early doors? If yes ignore other people’s opinions and you go for it.

Is the job at the school where ds will be going. What are the hours going to be. Ds might enjoy breakfast club and doggie will just need you to get up half an hour earlier for a walk, can you nip back home at lunchtime. Do you have a partner or friend who could help with school run or doggy. I'd do it myself, when would be the best time according to other people, secondary school is another six years away. Try it, if it doesn't work out maybe they would consider job share.

Go for it!! I'm going back full time soon hopefully in September. My DS's are 5 and 3. I'll be able to drop them off but will have to put them both in with a childminder for the afternoon and after school until I finish. I don't feel guilty at all. I worked part time evenings so I could be home in the day time. They don't need me there at home in the day anymore. They need me at evenings and weekends now. All I do in the morning before school and nursery is nag my kids to eat breakfast, get dressed, get ready and get out the door. We could all manage without that really.

Hi it's not the school my son goes to,I could nip home on my lunch to see him,I am a very responsible dog owner and tbh it's the dog that is worrying me the most as I know my son would be fine.I havent got anyone who could help with school runs etc

Why on Earth are they offering opinions on your proposed work life? Maybe they’re envious. Seriously, as long as you make good childcare arrangements and organise things for your pets, what’s the problem? You’ll have an income, pension plus doing a job you’re experienced in and enjoy.

So it's full time then?

What Momo said! Jobs like these are gold. Gold I tell you! Research and prep like hell to get an interview. Ignore all the nonsense around you. Good luck!

I swear he's thinking please dont leave me

Yes its ft

Absolutely nothing wrong with going full time at all. I would be ensuring dog wasn't left at home alone all day though, will you be organising someone to let dog out during the day?

Can you get a dog walker to come at dinner time or some come and let them out into the garden and play for 30 minutes.

I have a dog walker and once maternity leave finishes will have to pay for nursery too I'm going to be bankrupt

Do it. A lot of children go to before or after school care. As for the dog, it's not ideal but there are dog walkers, sitters, day care places you can use. My dog is left between 9-3 3 days a week and she's fine. In fact she enjoys the peace and quiet without the kids.

Love the poochy, he'll cope. Walk before work, lunchtime then when you get home, maybe you can persuade them to let you take him to meet the staff and students. Oh yes, ds will cope too. 😁 jobs like this hardly ever come up.

Awwww love him op. What a peach. Think you should go for it! Walk him before school and lunch. He will sleep inbetween

Bambamber id go home at lunch to let him out play etc

Seasawride thanks he's so adorable only weighs 4lbs

So after 4.5 years of being a SAHM you're supposed to go PT because of a dog where you work close enough to go home every lunch time? Sorry but that's madness! Please apply and tell us how it goes. Good luck!

If you need to spell it out to people, getting back into full time work means your earnings will far outweigh the outlay on a dog walker. And that’s not to mention the long term prospects of getting back into the workplace.

Honestly, I’ve seen so many women who feel that they “shouldn’t” return to full time work after having kids, even once the kids are in school, or they find reasons to not get their career back on track- walking the dog, needing to be there at 3.15 to pick the kids up.... sounds like these friends are a bit like that. They perhaps feel threatened that you aren’t fitting their preconceived ideas.

Thanks everyone for the sensible comments I'll update soon

Send son to breakfast club kids love it there and get a dog walker for the dog. Sorted. Ignore what other people think its not like we live in the 1950s where women have to stay at home and rely on "the man" women have jobs and careers

Update for those that wanted it 😊 I've just been told I've got a lunchtime supervisor job at the local middle school,not a career move obviously but it will suit me while ds is young x

Well done OP! Congratulations - a great chance to do something whilst your DS is at school. Good luck xx