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charlotte123 · 31/05/2013 20:42

Just wanting people's thoughts and opinions please.
Since having children 11years ago I have always worked 2-3 days a week. Upto 3 years ago grandparents looked after kids a day a week after school.then I took a job which was school hours so they just helped out 3 days a week in the holidays.
Im seriously considering going back to work full time. I'm starting to feel bored as my kids aren't as "needy" anymore (8 & 11 yrs), and feel I want to be more than "mum". Also, we really do need for more money to come in to the household to pay for extras such as holidays and family days out. My husband has a great job and does all he can and is not pushing me to do this. I have a real desire to give this a go and I've seen a job that is right up my street but is full time. I know people can be funny about working mums etc but I really admire women who do it. I've discussed it with my kids as the eldest is off to senior school in September and they are "go for it mum!".my eldest said that he thinks that I should give it a go as you are better to have regrets than not try at all.l would also be interested to here from people with children at senior school - how do u manage without afterschool club?
Many thanks in advance x

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MissMintyMoo · 09/06/2013 13:36

I have recently done this myself and I have not found the transition to bad at all, it is a juggle but as you've been working part time anyway you probably have routines in place anyway.

My kids are of a similar age (9 &10) and have also been supportive, I've been open with them about why I need to work and also why I want to work.

I make sure that we spend quality time together. As for your comment 'people can be funny about working mums' it's not anybody else's business, we do what we have to do, I don't believe anybody has the right to judge anyone else unless they have walked in their shoes. Do what you think is best for your family and don't worry about what anyone else thinks.

Good luck with whatever you deciced

BackforGood · 09/06/2013 13:46

How do we manage what ? Childcare you mean ? My dcs let themselves in with their keys.
So much depends on all sorts of things though - what are the times of the school day?
How do they travel home ?
What time would they arrive home ?
Are they likely to join afterschool things ? - if so, does that affect them getting home (if it's a school bus, for eg, will they have missed it then?)
Are your neighbours in / about, and do you all get on, for "Just in case" situations ?
Is your Mum nearby, if they wanted a bit of company some days ?
Are they reliable / trustworthy / sensible enough to follow whatever rules you put in place ?
What time do you or your dh get in?

etc.!

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