I think I've f%$#ed up financially

[NoFrills01]

I currently work part time, the job is beyond toxic, the people I work with are toxic, the money is rubbish and its pretty far from my home too far.....so I found another job that I've always wanted to do, that works much better with hours, home life, child care, school hours and closer to home, ect, I got the job, and new employers had to ask for references at current work, so I had to hand in my notice obviously.

The new contract just came through, the money is far less than expected. I calculated it to be more based on the hourly rate, partner and I have both checked job offer but there calculations are different.

How do I negotiate now I'm in this sticky situation. I've replied asking for a better breakdown and stating current salary and what I thought it would be.

I literally want to cry and curl up into a ball, I have to leave my current job for my sanity but the new job is leaving me far more out of pocket. Do I stick at it for 6 months and then move on? Find another part time job? Or even start up my own thing as I've always wanted.

I fear I've just screwed everything up!

Have you taken into account less travelling Costs ?

If the kids are sick make sure your DH covers most of it as you are covering the whole holidays.

Term time working is usually worked out similar to this:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 44.8 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

It might be less money but you will benefit from the holidays and doing a job you enjoy.

When I was a TA I took just under £1000 a month home. Its not ideal but the bonus of all school holidays off, reduced travel time, possibility of taking on extra lunch duties and a LGPS pension is worth it. Try and get as much training as possible so that you can potentially ask for a higher salary in a new role.

@NoFrills01
What salary did you think you’d get?
What salary are they now offering?