I need some damn honest advice here please.
I went back to work for the first time last week after taking 5 years out of work to look after my kids. As well as looking after them and the home I did loads of other bits and bobs (as we all do!); I bought and did up a couple of flats, did a few exhibitions, went travelling etc. etc. I must add that I am not short of confidence! I like being busy, I like doing stuff!
I applied for a few jobs and I was lucky I got a job which I thought was the dream job to go back to. It is at a higher level than before I left, but the same salary as when I left…how did that happen?! Although speaking to another friend who is in the same position as me, she is on half my wage and she never took a break! So I know I am damn lucky, although to be fair on me I do know my shit in the field they have employed me in - I left on a damn good reputation!
The problem isn't the money….the problem is when I went to the interview I was told by the Boss Lady that I could work 1 day from home and I could work flexible hours. Yes, I know I would be getting my cake and eating it, but that was what was promised! When I turned up for work last week, she changed her mind! She told me that no I couldn't work 1 day from home every week and I couldn't have flexible working hours!
I didn't protest at the time as I thought the contract is only for three months and if I'm super busy I would probably work long hours and full days anyway…but after only a week in I am bored out of my skull as they have not got themselves together for me to come in, so I have nothing to do all day. I have been finding myself work, doing lots of research to prepare me for when they actually have work, but I am now totally up to speed and I'm dreading another week of total boredom!
Also, if all goes well during the three months the job is meant to be permanent!
I don't want to leave because the money is good, but I don't want to waste my time either. I have therefore decided that I am going to speak with the Boss Lady on Monday and just let her know in the kindest way possible that until they get it together for me to actually have some work to do, I will come in a few days a week only, which will save them money and me my blooming sanity and I can also get on with other stuff at home too!
Is this a good idea or should I stick it out and get the life sucked out of me for three months as I don't plan on staying there for any longer than that, so much so that I am already sending my cv out for other positions.
What would you do?