Can't shift the feeling

[onemoresmartie]

Hi everyone
Been a while since I've posted.

I'll make this short.hoping to hear some advice or words of wisdom

I have worked part time since my boy was born nearly 8 years ago and whilst loved being at home with him I have felt for a long time that I wanted to get my career back on track as being part time has meant it's kind of been put on hold over the past couple of years.
I have just turned 30 and I feel ready to make that jump back into the full time working world.

I have a lot of great support even being a lone parent and so I have taken a job that is 8:30-6 Monday-Friday and about a half hour commute either side.

Since accepting the job and handing it notice at my current place I can't stop thinking that I have made a big mistake and feel guilty that I won't be able to pick my boy up from school or take him anymore

I feel like I'm giving up the hours that most women would kill for and now I'm massively panicking that I won't be able to make it work

Anyone out there done similar and regretted it?

You do seem to have gone from one extreme to another. 8:40 to 6 is a long day.

If your ds is eight, he probably won’t mind to be honest.
My ds is a year older. He goes to Afterschool club where he spends 2 hours every afternoon playing with his friends. He loves it, much more interesting than being with me. I work full time.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to boost your career, if you want to. You’ve held back for 8 years to give your ds a great start. You’ve nothing to feel guilty about.