WIBU to increase the number of days I work?

[LoopyLou1981]

An opportunity has come up work. It’s a higher level than I’m on at the moment and would mean quite a lot more money. But (there’s always a but!) I would need to go from 3 to 4 days.
We have 2 children (3yo and nearly 2yo).
AIBU to take away one of their days with me in order to make us a bit more secure financially (and, to be honest, it’s a job I’d like to have a go at and won’t come up very often).
I’m really torn. They love nursery so I’m sure they wouldn’t mind another day but the mummy guilt keeps creeping up on me!

Is it enough extra money for your partner to drop a day?

Do it.

Maybe look at the tax and childcare costs first and see how much difference it makes?

Do it! They’ll get used to it. It’s much harder to increase your days when the kids are older and much more used to you being around all the time .

Even including childcare we’d end up with a fair bit to do nice things at the weekend/save for holidays etc.
It wouldn’t be enough for dh to drop to 4 days.
Work have said that I could change my hours so that I start and leave earlier meaning I can pick dc up earlier and spend more of the evening with them which makes me feel a bit better.

Do it! Don't let guilt eat away at you; if it's something you really want to do and you'll be rewarded well for it, then go for it.

If you’d be better off once you took into account the extra childcare costs then I’d definitely do it, it’s sounds like a fantastic opportunity that you’re really excited about.

Do it! It'll be good for you and your needs matter as well, not just the kids.

And also at 2 and 3, going to nursery more will be good for the. Under the age of 2 nursery tends to be more just childcare and while fine and necessary, has no real benefit for the child in general ( not all children obviously)

Once they turn 2 going to nursery really benefits them. They see other kids and have different experiences and really come on leaps and bounds with their development. It also prepares them for school and does wonders for their social development etc.

Honestly, go for it

Go for it 

Do it! In a couple of years they'll be off to school full time anyway.

I've just gone back full time. DS are 3 and 5. I was planning on waiting until youngest was in full time school but the perfect opportunity came up so I went with it!

Thanks you lovely lot!
Obviously they’ll be find someone perfect for the job who will do full time and I’ll have worried over nothing but fingers crossed! 🤞🏻x

In another year or two they will be at school and the opportunity might not come up again!

Would your DH have even thought twice about applying for this? Go for it.

Do it. Your enthusiasm and excitement for this job opportunity is jumping off the page. Even if it didn't mean a day bump, I'd be saying you should go for it, no question.

No brainer. Do it. They need you more when older.