part time to full time work ..

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I have had the same job for 8 years now, pays well, however not what I want to do, but there are lots of positives. It's close, familiar, get along with people, manageable, mainly flexible. I've been invited for a second interview for a post which is full time, professional with a 35-40 minute commute each day. There are opportunities in this new post, salary higher..
At the moment I do school run, walk every day, have time to myself before starting work in the afternoon. I do get tired finishing at 10pm and would like a more 'normal' routine. I'm scared to make a move if I get offered new job. Would have to drop ds to before school club and also after school. I don't have much support.. I'm sure I could do the new job but worry I can handle everything.. But if I don't make a move I may be missing out on good career. I'm late 30s so think it's the right time? Any advice?

how old is child ?

Ds is 7.....

I left an average job to take on a full time role that was more desirable. It nearly killed me with exhaustion the extra travel, hours picking up and dropping off DS and DD to and from school and after school club, I was constantly exhausted. It just wasn't the right time for me. In the end I just couldn't do the work properly so they got rid of me as I was to tired to focus and concentrate. I just physically couldn't keep up with it all.

I had a similar experience to Norfolk. It was exhausting. I'm glad I tried but it really wasn't the right time for me. My children were 6&9 then.

Could your DS change schools and you both move nearer to the new job?