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How much should I do working part time

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OtheHalf · 18/09/2023 22:20

I work part time 3 days with 2 kids at school/kindergarten. Other half expects me to contribute to household work on my days off, but I'm exhausted and want my time, I cook thier dinner, isn't that enough.
They say that the additional house/child work I do on my days off or part time days should not be seen as extra but the same as their working day. They say that the ironing, cleaning and maintenance they do after there full day at work should be considered extra.
Other half has many hobbies that gets them out of the house, should I begrudge them of that, they say I could go out if I wanted.
They've suggested that I should go back to work if I'm not contributing enough.becuase they don't want to come home and so hours of housework when I've been home.

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SallyWD · 18/09/2023 22:26

I work 50% (so 17 hours a week over 3 days) and DH works an insane number of hours a week. I couldn't even guess how many but probably double the average.
I do house work on my days off and on my shorter days. There's simply so much to do!! I really can't imagine not doing anything during this time. There is always washing to do, or food shopping or cooking or tidying or just general admin stuff. I don't resent doing house work then because, like I say, DH is working so hard. I think I get more down town than him so I'm more than happy to do chores while he's working.

BHRK · 18/09/2023 22:29

Your working hours should be the same - so if you’re part time then you should be doing housework on your days off. Anything beyond those hours should be shared. If partner is doing their hobby and leaving you with housework, then you should get the equivalent amount of free time somehow

Redlorryyellowlorryblue · 18/09/2023 22:30

BHRK · 18/09/2023 22:29

Your working hours should be the same - so if you’re part time then you should be doing housework on your days off. Anything beyond those hours should be shared. If partner is doing their hobby and leaving you with housework, then you should get the equivalent amount of free time somehow

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bluegreenandcoral · 18/09/2023 22:31

If you’re not working when the kids are at school/kindergarten then yes I think you should be doing housework most of that time.

anythinginapinch · 18/09/2023 22:40

I think YABU. You work 3/5th if the week and have four "free days" while they have two. You should be contributing to the household on your two non working days not just suiting yourself.

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