To give up my dream job for the sake of my son?

[ThornAmongstRoses]

Last week my dream job was offered to me. I’ve still got to officially interview for it but I’ve pretty much been told it’s mine.

This job is something I’ve wanted for about 5 years, it’s something I’m so passionate about but I never thought it would be an option - but now it’s being given to me on a plate....it’s everything I’ve ever wanted.

The only downside is that I would have to move closer to the job, it’s not far away at all but it’s enough to mean I’d have to move my 7 year old to a different school.

I feel heartbroken at the thought of doing that to him....but on the other hand, I want this job so, so much.

I just don’t know what to do.

My husband has said I have to take the job and although it may be difficult at first, our son will adapt to a different school, but I feel so incredibly selfish for even considering doing that to him to follow my dream.

I am so torn, conflicted, confused, sad....a whole range of emotions and I just don’t know what to do.

Has anyone else been in a similar position? Or could anyone just advise me? I feel like I can’t see the woods for the trees

Learn to drive. It’s a much more practical solution than moving house and shifting schools

I can drive. I’ve been driving for over 10 years but two years ago I lost my licence due to medical reasons.....as has been discussed numerous times throughout the thread.

He’s 7, it’s no big deal to move him.

Or learn to drive, as it seems madness to move for such a short distance, unless you want to move house.

@ThornAmongstRoses

Learn to drive. It’s a much more practical solution than moving house and shifting schools

I can drive. I’ve been driving for over 10 years but two years ago I lost my licence due to medical reasons.....as has been discussed numerous times throughout the thread.

If only people would read all the OP’s posts first....

Take the job and mover closer full stop. 7 year olds are adaptable and you will do your best to ensure he is happy in his new school. Happy mother = happy child

Feeling deflated now as the two local schools to the area I need to move to don’t have any school spaces available this coming September

Can you put his name on their waiting lists? People move all the time so likely a space will become available.

@ThornAmongstRoses

Feeling deflated now as the two local schools to the area I need to move to don’t have any school spaces available this coming September

you can ask them how long the waiting list is. Id still move anyway

Moving house and him being in a school that is miles away just seems so senseless.

I have emailed 11 schools today in the area (across as wide an area as is doable with no car) and I’m just hoping we have some positive responses otherwise I don’t know what we’ll do.

I’m not even sure if we can actually apply for a school place whilst we live in a different County?

Once you move, the LEA have a duty to find him a school place

Once you move, the LEA have a duty to find him a school place

A local school place though?

Or just a place somewhere?