Dd, is four and a half and is currently at Pre school part time. I work the hours she’s there and have been very lucky to be able to choose my hours.
We just about get by on only Dh’s wage, but don’t have any left over for proper holidays etc.
Now I’ve started working again, we’re much better off and rather than just meeting the bills and everything needed for Dd, we can now save and have some treats for ourselves.
Work have now asked if I want to work weekends too, three hours each day for a good amount. The extra money is very tempting, but my goal was always to spend as much time as possible with Dd whilst young. She’d be at home with Dh, but we’d be missing out on family time.
Pre Dd, I worked full time plus weekends as I enjoyed my job and enjoyed making money, my priorities changed when she was born and I was able to stay at home with her, but we struggled at times.
Would you go for the extra money or time at home with family?
It’s hard for me to turn down extra money of any kind 😬