Job opportunity and 3 children

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I have been given a job opportunity it is full time - working 2 to 3 days in the office and the rest at home 8.30 to 5pm - it would take me 30 mins to get to the office. I have 3 children - 10 , 3 and 9 months.

I just dont no how I would get around going to the office and dropping my children off at school / nursery. I have looked at before and after school clubs however they are full. Also my husband cannot change his hours and he does 8 to 4.

Will I have to not take this opportunity? What do other mums/dads do?

I’ll probably get flamed for this but I would find those hours too difficult to manage with my three children, especially a baby and especially if your husband is unable to help with childcare or school runs.
With no family support and it all being on you - it’s too much.
Starting a new job is draining, especially full time and with all the mental and physical load of three children. Coming into winter with the virus season for the kids - I honestly think you would be taking on too much.
It wouldn’t be fair on you or your employer.
I would look for something part time if you can and aim to go full time in a few years (of course if this is manageable financially)
This is my experience and opinion but I really think it would be the wrong job/hours for you at this point in your life - your children will grow quickly.

Yes I think you maybe right

Just to mention, I would also ask about their core hours flexibility policy. We don’t publicise it to any of the people we are recruiting, but actually when you read the handbook we are allowed core hours in the office. So you can come in at 10am and work until 6pm, even if your hours are 9-5 normally.

Private nursery was great, I actually cannot figure out how parents normally balance the never ending school holidays and half terms, inset days etc. I’m guessing very expensive holiday clubs and holiday Nannie’s

Come on, OP, most of the country work with young kids! Get on the waiting lists for wrap around, and in meantime check out other option such as childminders etc. Perhaps this role won't work as you don't yet have childcare sorted, but the next role that comes along will. I would go back to the employer to say you'd be delighted to accept the role but are trying to secure childcare, and whether there is any flexibility in the very short term whilst you get it sorted.