To quit first job after 20 years as a SAHM 3 months in?

[OverloadedandOverwhelmed]

It’s perfect on paper, WFH permanently, part time flexible hours, reasonable pay. I thought I’d struggle to get a job after being a SAHM for so long BUT it’s an incredibly busy, complicated job and I can’t keep up! No wonder previous encumbent left!

I’m finding that I’m working lots of extra hours to try to get on top of it (and still failing). Apparently big boss is not happy that stuff isn’t being done in time (I’m still a bit slow) despite me working my bollocks off which has mightily pissed me off.

I wanted an relatively easy job to get back into and it’s stressing me out.

Problem is I need a decent reference to be able to move on so I’m thinking I need to stay for at least a year. Got a stinking headache after spending all day chained to my desk staring at a screen.

WIBU to think stuff it!

You need to explain the workload is not achievable and sit with your boss to come up with a plan
Get them to suggest ways you can improve / speed up and also you can outline reasonable deliverable timelines

This sounds really hard OP but I'm sure it will get so much easier with time! Of course you're still a bit slow- you're still new- you will get the hang of it after a bit more time has passed. I think every new job can feel overwhelming like this at first

Not sure if I'm qualified to answer but I retrained to fulfil a different role in a similar industry after 3 years as a SAHM.
I'm not sure if I'm still adjusting or it's the job, but I feel the same. I feel slow although I meet my deadlines, it just feels like a constant tension headache to get everything done.

You shouldn't be working more hours that you are paid though.

Im full time, but I often think about going part time

Financially what happens if they sack you?

If it’s a survivable problem then take a deep breath and calm down.

I wouldn’t just quit without a sit down with your line manager and clarifying expectations/what’s possible.

Bottom line the outcomes could be-

1, it’s you/you are slow- they sack you.

1. It’s them, they are arseholes- they sack you.
2. It’s a combination, but everyone means well and you can work out a decent plan and stay for longer.

If you quit you will never know if it could have been option 3.