To leave my super flexible job

[MandiY]

that I absolutely hate! But which allows me to work whatever hours I want, for another job that I think I'd really love, but is Monday - Friday 9-5 with no flexibility? It also pays about 3k more which is a lot on my wage. I am a lone parent to a 4yo so the flexibility is really helpful, but I'm so unhappy at work. What's more important? A job you love? Or flexible working? Argh!!!! So confused right now

Do you mean 3000 a year more? As that will probably go in child care extras.
But there is no need to stay in a job you hate even its flexible. Will you have childcare easily available for your little one? If so l would move as you will be happier which is important even for your dc

I left a super flexible job that I was starting to hate. My new job is a lot less flexible and probably a lot more work but the money is much better and I really love the team. Not gonna lie it’s been quite an adjustment and it was stressful the first couple of months having a more restricted work schedule but overall I’m 100% happier than I was before. My new boss is incredibly supportive and helpful, such a different work environment!

Childcare will be the same as my son is in full time childcare already, so won't make a difference there.

Why do you hate it? Has something changed or is it more of a gradual hatred of your job? Speak to your employer first and see if there’s anything that can be done to change what is bothering you.

The extra money sounds great but work out what you will be left with extra each month after deductions (which will be slightly more of a % of your take home pay if you’re earning more) Also consider how you will manage for childcare once your son starts school (presuming as you say he is in full time childcare he is not yet school age)

Also are you guaranteed that the new role won’t be awful? Have you been offered the job or are you looking at applying?

Youll need more flexibility when he starts school, there's a protracted settling g in period normally, you'll like need breakfast and after school care, plus there's a load of concerts / assemblies etc to attend.
These two jobs aren't the only ones in the world, I'd keep looking.