Hi, I’ve had an erratic couple of years work wise following redundancy at a company I was with for 7 years. They relocated to London and I was offered relocation or working away from home but it wasn’t right with a young family.
I’ve been seeking the impossible I think ever since, had a 3 day job but didn’t pay enough to make ends meet, then went to 5 days but it was so stressful it was affecting my home life. Now I’ve managed to get 4 days, the hourly rate is the worst since I was made redundant, but we manage. Culturally and ethically it’s not the right place for me, it’s negative and there is no structure. The role I went to do had changed quite dramatically and it’s not where I see my future. It’s also a different industry and I want to return to fmcg and retail where I have a great deal of experience.
I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place, I want 4 days as that gives me a day with my youngest where I take him to activities, and works better for work life balance. He goes to school in September and then I’d be more open to 5 days though would love a 1-2 school pick ups.
Am I chasing the impossible dream and how would I manage to get this balance and also a wage paying £13+ an hour?