Undecided on this one. I currently work f/t doing shifts (one week early, one week late always start/finish at same times so no 0600 one day then 0730 next day). Business wants to change our work pattern, meaning we’d work a lot more weekends than currently and work longer stretches of days before time off. There are some p/t roles coming up (fixed shifts) and I’m wondering whether to go for one of those, but just not sure. Obviously I’d be earning less but I don’t think I’d have to pay tax (not sure of salary till they’re advertised though) and DH says it’s up to me. We could afford it and no DC so no extras to pay for. I know it will affect my pension but it doesn’t have to be forever and if a suitable f/t role came up I could always apply for that.
So as not to drip feed; DH had cancer last year and is significantly older than me. That is the second time he’s had it. Obviously I knew how old he was when we got together and realised it was very unlikely we’d see our golden wedding but the change in shifts means I’d see lots less of him (currently EOW off and 4 days together every month as well as usually one day off in week) and I want us to spend as much time together as we can. Current rota allows that, new one won’t. I’m also keeping my eye out for other opportunities but not much about ATM. Please help!