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Working full time with 3 children

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Paigee966 · 13/08/2025 22:53

Hi all, new to this no judgement please , I just need advice i'm from the UK and i'm a mum of 3 children, all my kids have different dads, my eldest is in contact with his dad, we are on good terms now, he cheated when we were together but we have managed to focus on co-parenting our son however he is spoilt at his dads as they have more money and time than i do, my middle child has undiagnosed Autism and ADHD (awaiting the assessments) he is not in contact with his dad as his dad doesnt want to be as well as there was DV involved hence me leaving that relationship. Then there's my daughter, me and her dad are engaged and living together, wedding planned for next summer, he treats all the children the same and is the perfect partner, father and male role model for my boys. I work with young children, i'm an early years practitioner in a nursery. I am struggling mentally with the work i do, i work full time (40 hours a week) and trying to plan a wedding, being a mum to my 3 beautiful babies, my fiance also works full time and i'm never having a free moment from kids and its taking its toll on my mental health, in January this year i had to take sick leave from my old job for 2 weeks due to having a mental breakdown and im worried im heading in that direction again, i dont want to have to take time off work again because this job is fairly new started in April this year and also i know how it looks, i also dont want to let my colleagues down. I just dont know what i can do, ive got nobody who can babysit for me to take some me time, my middle child is attached to me and his outbursts are becoming frequent and worse, ive tried finding triggers but it feels like anything and everything can be a trigger. i feel like a wearing thin.

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3luckystars · 13/08/2025 22:55

Could you work part time?

Do you have Employee Assistance Program at work?

THISnewbeginning · 13/08/2025 22:56

Could you request a temporary reduction in hours at work? Or use some annual leave?

Paigee966 · 13/08/2025 23:10

I tried to go term time only and i wasn't able to and there are other staff also wanting to reduce their working hours but aren't allowed

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THISnewbeginning · 14/08/2025 09:19

Can you look elsewhere for a TTO job?

1AngelicFruitCake · 14/08/2025 09:32

What could you do at home to make life easier?
I imagine it’s your job as it’s full on and long hours. I think looking for another job would be your best bet and not having anymore children because three is keeping you busy (I only have two and they keep me busy enough!)

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