To stick with job I love or leave for more hours/money?

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Just a quick one but it’s something I would like others opinions on.

I currently work in a part time job which I absolutely LOVE
The job, the people, stress free, can leave my work at the door when I leave etc.

Only problem is it is part time, now my children are not babies I would like more hours, I have approached management about this and have been told unfortunately we are currently over staffed and therefore cannot offer me more hours at this moment in time but stressed that they don’t want me to leave (I mentioned I may have to look elsewhere) and said the second more hours become available i will be first in line.

For months now I have been looking for another part time job that I could possibly do around my job, but no luck.

Me and DH would like to move house next year, and my currently salary while we get by ok, I get frustrated sat at home when I could be making more money.
I have seen an opportunity come up for a place where I used to work, it is full time, so more money and more hours. However, it was stressful for me and from speaking to old colleagues I believe over the years it has gotten worse (civil service)
The thought of leaving my current job upsets me, if I could choose I would stay where I am and gain more hours but I have no idea when that will be, and I will be annoyed if I am still in this position in 12 months time.

My question is, would you stay and hope the hours do increase or would you leave?

Stay where you are. 100%. Being happy at work is worth so much and they have told you as soon as more hours are available you can have them.

Oops I should add, I didn’t leave the civil service through stress or anything. I was employed on a temporary contract which ended, the job I’m interested in now is permanent.

@TheGirlWithGlassFeet thank you, I know if I left and it didn’t work out I would be so upset and regret it for a long time.

Stay 100%.
I moved from a job I loved for more money. Worst thing I ever did. Am only now just getting back into a job I love as much 6 months later.

@Bargebill19 thank you, and so sorry it didn’t work out for you but glad things are now x

Stay and look for another way to top up your income on the days you don't work. Can I ask what your current part time job is, how many days you do and how old your kids are?

I work 3 days per week and have since having Dd1 12 years ago. If I continue to get the choice, I would like to stay part time indefinitely!

Totally agree - stick. I’m on half of what I used to earn but my life is far far far better

A job you love is the best job.

It's rare to find a job you love and grass isn't always greener on other side

Stay. You obviously love your job and that is worth its weight in gold.

Don't go back to the old place but keep a look out for something else you are drawn to.

@Bargebill19

Stay 100%. I moved from a job I loved for more money. Worst thing I ever did. Am only now just getting back into a job I love as much 6 months later.

Same here, moved for more money and hated it, horrible boss who drove me to a near breakdown. I returned to my old job which I had loved and still love now. It is about 7-8k less than previous job but I am so much happier to be back. I know that I will never really progress in this job and keep thinking I should look for something else but am scared to leave again as they probably wouldn't have me back a third time !!

Stay stay stay!! Never leave a job you love. I bet you can think of something to get a bit of extra income on your days off, and perhaps you might have more time PT to economize on living costs and would lose this working full time (possible extra costs working full time: more childcare costs, travel, lunches, more work clothes, work gift sheets, more takeaways and expensive convenience foods at home as you are too tired to cook; running the tumble drier as you don’t have time to put a washing out…etc). It’s so rare to love a job you really shouldn’t throw that away just for more money if you can avoid it. Also things always change when you least expect it, hopefully someone at you work will leave/retire soon and free something up for you.

Stay.
No amount of money can compensate you for ending up in a job you hate. Happiness is more important.

In this position I would stay and keep an eye out for part time work on the side to top up.
And have another conversation with them in a few months about when more hours might come up. It's possible someone might leave and something becomes available.

Not easy finding a job that's really enjoyable.

Thank you everyone

My gut feeling was to stay and hope things work out or something else PT crops up, so glad the majority have said they would do the same!

Stay and look for a top up job. May not be remotely what you want to do but dog walking near me is £10/15 per hour and hugely sought after… could be a way to earn money and do exercise/have fresh air… literally just a thought as I’m sorting it out fir my dogs now!!

Leave. You've outgrown the job

But I would NEVER go back to a previous company. Look for a job somewhere new.

Stay and be happy… “it’s not how big the house is, it’s how happy the home is” …money will never buy happiness. To find a job you LOVE as you put it, is very hard these days. 🍀

When I see people who love their job, like the way you do, I die a little bit inside.

I left a job I loved for career advancement, which I ultimately got in spades, but I’ll never
forget the joy that old job gave me.
No amount of money will bring that back to me.
Stay 100% and find another parttime job to fit around it.

Stay where you are and use some of your spare time to earn extra income from another PT job or from freelance work if you have a skill you can sell.

Two months ago, I left a job I loved for more money. Now I cry everyday because this new job is awful and the most stress I've ever experienced and I feel stuck and sick. I'm trying to buy a house so can't quit but biggest mistake I ever made was leaving stress free, ok pay and wonderful co workers.

Don't do it