Is this the wrong time to leave my job?

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So I’ve been in my current role for about ten years now. It’s very full on and isn’t hugely family friendly (I have two kids under five but pretty much need to pretend I don’t!) My supervisor changed recently and it’s only getting worse.

So I feel like it’s time to move on. I’ve been keeping an eye out for jobs and I’m updating my cv etc.

Last night a job was advertised. In house. Big global company, decent salary, flexitime, a bit different to what I’m doing now but within my remit. I think I’m going to apply.

DH has reservations (please don’t mistake this for him being unsupportive. He’s very supportive but we do need my salary as well as his). What if it’s not the right move, brexit makes things a bit unpredictable, etc. If I get made redundant from my current role my payout would be pretty decent. If I move, I won’t be entitled to anything for two years, job stability is a bit unknown etc

Is this the wrong time to be considering a move like this? It’s not so much that my role (solicitor) will be directly affected by brexit but recession is always a risk.

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Is there any indication from your Company that they might be making redundancies in the near future? If not, I’d apply for the new job. It’s hard balancing f/t work with young children especially in a gruelling job that expects you to act like you don’t have any. The stress isn’t worth it and your kids aren’t young forever. Flexibility is a life saver.

Fellow solicitor here. What area are you in? I wouldn’t bank on getting a good payout on redundancy, even some of the biggest firms have been reportedly paying statutory minimum recently, so that wouldn’t be a big enough pull for me to stay. I’d be looking at the in house role but consider whether theirs is a company likely to be affected by brexit. I only have one young ds myself but I’m planning on looking for an in house role next year - the only reason not sooner is because I don’t want to unsettle him at nursery (he’d have to move if I moved away from my current firm). I think you should go for it.

I would absolutely apply. Life is too short to stay in a bad job. At worst, you get an interview and you have a look at the office, your possible boss and job. Then it's time to make a decision.

Apply! Do what makes you happy, life's too short to worry about 'what ifs' and if your family would benefit, go for it!

I’m moving jobs this year too OP and am a bit nervous about brexit uncertainty but know it’s the right thing

Well you might not get it so I wouldn’t anguish too much at this stage. I would apply for it though because flexible jobs are the holy grail for working parents - particularly if that extends to working from home. It’s the reason I stay in my ok paid but slightly uninspiring job. ( as does my DH).

I'd say apply for it. You are not bound by anything if you get an interview or an offer but it does give you another option, plus a look around the inside of the company, possibly a discussion around their policies and some application/interview practice. If you don't get to interview or offer stage you can also ask for feedback for the next possibility.

I’m interviewing atm and the advice from all companies is that they still are growing, doing business, developing etc and that it’s unlikely to be a “last in, first out” mentality

Tbh it’s so close now that I wouldn’t be too worried. And life is too short to be stuck in a miserable job

I just started a fixed term role for less money after finally leaving my previous job of 11 years which I hated! I agree it’s not the best timing, but I’d been desperate to leave for years so couldn’t turn down the opportunity.

That said, I have just inherited some money which will allow us to pay off our mortgage and thus free up quite a substantial chunk of money each month should my contract not be extended...