hi there, I am in a real quandry and was hoping for some advice. I have been offered a permanent freelance position in a company I really like - good money etc. I was doing 1.5 days a week for them in house - but now they want me to do 2.5 days a week with 2 days in the office and half a day from home…I am also starting an MA degree in september which will be 1 day at college. I have a 5yr old in school and nearly 2 yo I leave with a lovely childminder…however, I am feeling a bit sick about the thought of taking on more work and leaving them with childminder etc any more time than I have to. I really like picking up my son from school - and if I take on this time, I would only be able to do it twice a week - I also don't love leaving my DD at the childminder for the whole day and although one of the afternoons i have family that take them home, I'm reluctant to do any more. Do you think this is something i just need to bite the bullet and see how it goes? Or Do I go with my gut feeling and try to negotiate them down (not even sure I want to do 2 days in total)…or should I suggest I work evenings to make up the extra time? I was also thinking about getting an aupair to help - along with the childminder, so I could work a few extra hours every day….I think I'm driving myself mad though - does anyone have any experience of this? I really love working, but I also really love being at home with the children…I don't even know if this post is in the right place!!!
advice would be gratefully received, thanks
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Dragonball · 01/07/2014 13:57
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