To wonder if I should try to get a summer job

[treesandplants]

Dh is off so wouldn’t need childcare, and finances are pretty dire.

But the thought makes me feel so down.

Has anyone done this

Rather hard to say. Can you explain a bit more about your situation eg do you work normally, why does the thought make you feel down

Why just a 'summer job'?

Just a summer job because I can’t afford to work usually, two under twos. But dh is off.

Are you able to pick fruit? It doesn't pay spectacularly well and can be physical, but I did it a few summers ago and it was great exercise and I even made some friends.

If money is tight then yes, make hay whilst the sun shines.

Ok so this is an opportunity to support your family. Why wouldn’t you?

I think unless you work in a massive holiday place then the concept of a summer job doesn’t really exist any more. And if you do, you should have applied and started ages ago.

given that money is tight. Unless there is more you’re not saying.

Could you not work in the evenings when your DH is Home? (I’m assuming teacher as he’s off all summer)

As PP have said, fruit picking is about the only thing you could get now - you've left it quite late for a summer job to be honest - kids going back to school in a month!

Bar work?
Waitressing?
What did you have in mind

Could you get yourself back into the job market on a permanent basis? That would have better long term prospects. Home care companies always want people who can work evenings and week-ends.

I actually would struggle to pick fruit, I have a bad back.

Dh is only off for August.

I could work in the evenings but then kids all day and work in the evenings ... I think I’d be dead.

What did you do before kids?

I worked with children actually

Brilliant!!!! Can you do that again? How about child minding?

I know the idea of kids all day then work in the evenings is tough but lots of people do it - needs must to support the family.

You could try signing up with an agency and see what you get. I've worked in distribution centres and factories, and we've relied upon temporary labour to get through the summer period. It might only be packing or order picking but money is money.

Not sure why the thought depresses you, but I found the temporary packing job cheered me immensely - it was time away from the kids so gave me some headspace and time to be an adult, plus I lost a couple of kilos and earnt cash towards clearing some of our massive debts. I actually stayed on for 9 years with one company and managed several promotions after starting a 4 week contract...

I don’t think I could register to childmind in a month!

So what were you thinking of Op?

You should be working if you need the money. I work evenings and it's fine not sure what there is to dread about it? it gives me some time away from home as well as doing a job I really love.

I am a bit uninspired which is why I came on here.

Sign up for a local temp agency and see what's around. Can't hurt to look, can it?

Thanks.