Without going into too much detail, I’m miserable in my current position. I work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 2 days, 2 nights. I’m pretty sure I’m peri menopausal and I’m struggling with the shifts and the workload much more than I ever have. I have asked if it’s possibility to do different hours but the shifts are non negotiable. The team I’m responsible for do a job that I used to do. They work shifts also, but much more manageable. I worked that job for nearly 20 years and enjoyed every minute of it. I only took the next step up the ladder because an opportunity with a new company came up, working with a great team and a massive pay increase. So I’m now considering asking to drop down into the role I used to do, to improve my quality of life and lose the weight of responsibility.. I can take the pay cut, that’s not an issue. I’m just worried that I might regret my decision later on, because right now, I’m a bit hormonal, and perhaps it’s a hasty decision.. My other half fully supports me and my manager has said although he’d be gutted I’d not be in that role any more, he’s with me all the way.
Is it worth it? I’m quite torn.