Positives of working full time?

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I was made redundant from my part time job when i was 5 weeks pregnant. I did a 3 month temp job when pregnant. Baby is now 5 months and i have been approached by a recruitment agent to apply for 2 jobs, 1 a full time 6 month contract and one full time permanent.

I hadnt planed to start working till September and had hoped for 3 days. I dont want to miss the chance of work as there may not be many jobs around in my field (who want me) in a few months.

The thought of working full time and nursery seeing them (also have DS1 who is 3) more than me makes me teary, help me find some positives

The money!

The regularity of childcare. When they go to childcare every day just like you go to work, i think in some ways it can be less stress than some days they do, some days they don't.

(Though have you considered looking into nanny costs? How much is the difference between nursery for 2 and a nanny? That way you avoid the morning rush to get everyone out).

Feeling like you are fully present at work and not missing half the gossip developments.

Watching with interest as I have also just taken a full time job which I start in just over a week!

I worked full time, then part time, then full time again, and found full time easier. I felt like I was being pulled more ways part time.

I totally agree about regularity, for child care and your working day. And coffee, very important.

It's a clearer routine for the children in some ways too, they know what to expect. We all to into a routine.

The best thing I find is to focus on the positives of what you're doing. No situation is perfect, everything has it's pluses and minuses, and nothing is fixed forever.

Work wise you won't be in the trap of doing a full time job in part time hours, you will probably be improving your career prospects and promotion prospects, presumably also improving your pension.

You will presumably be better off and perhaps can afford a cleaner if you want one? Potentially your dp may feel under less stress as everything does not hinge on his earning and job security. Your relationship may feel more equal and it is easier to insist on a a fair division of chores if both of you work full time.

If you really want part time hours then you may have an option to drop some hours later on.

Once your kids are at school and your childcare costs drop you will be hugely better off

Your pick of available jobs is much better if you work full time so you are likely to be able to get a better job than the part time option

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