Extra day at work

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I currently work 2.5 day per week. I'm on a decent salary so earn around 25k p/y for this p/t work.

When I joined this company it was supposed to be one day from office, one day from home.

Due to workload I asked them to increase my hours by 0.5 which they agreed to. I'm now considering asking for the role to be made 3 days per week.

I will always be happy for the extra income and the small boost to my pension pot.

However I'm conscious of over scheduling myself. I'm starting a p/t college course in the new school year, there would be no clash, and have small children.

We have a good household income but the extra would help us achieve our goals quicker.

Do you have wraparound care already for your children? I've just gone up to 5 days a week for similar reasons - I have a 4 year old in school and am just about to start a Masters. I don't really know how I'll juggle it all but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.

Thanks for your response @mynameiscalypso

Childcare is part of the sticking point. We're fine teen time but holidays are tricky as we're semi rural and there isn't a huge amount available.

DH has been wfh for years but his contact ending and he may be expected to go in to the office in a new role.

The upside of my job is in only expected in the office one day a week which is fine and they're very flexible with my other hours.

As you say these things are generally worth it in the end but it's the mental gymnastics to make it happen that hurts!

Can you wait until you have more certainty about your husbands job before you make any decisions?

DH is planning to take some time off between roles so it could be some time before we know what his next job will look like.

I'm leaning towards going for it as I could utilise after school club if necessary and it's only an extra afternoon/morning per week.

My job may also say no to my request 😂