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Please help me to decide whether to go back.

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whatisforteamum · 24/07/2020 18:34

I did ask this question recently.Here is the backstory.I've worked for over 35 years in the same industry.I have loved it and prioritized my job above everything.It is unsociable hours so I have to book one days holiday a month to see dh.
The industry also has a high turnover rate and I have done over a decade when two years would be the norm.My current role I have had for 3 years.I loved it to start with them the people my age left and I work with colleagues who are all younger than my dc and male.I do my best but it can be one sided conversations.
While I was on furlough I loved seeing dh.I am mid 50s and he is quite a bit older than me.
I had meals at mealtimes and more than 2 hours between getting home and into bed.
I have seen a more suitable localish job with better hours which I am applying for.Also I have some fairly good savings due to my 55 hour weeks and no time to ever go out as I get home 1030.
I can barely think of returning to my old job now I've had time away.Am I crazy?I know I'm lucky to have work tbh .The thought of my old job is making me anxious.Help!

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TooCloseToTheProject · 24/07/2020 18:41

If a new job will give you a better work life balance then go for it!

whatisforteamum · 24/07/2020 20:08

It would it just seems a strange time to be making it decisions.I have sent my CV.😊

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islockdownoveryet · 24/07/2020 20:11

It's a no brainier to me a 55 hour week and no time to enjoy life .
If this Covid business has taught me anything work to live not live to work .

caramac04 · 24/07/2020 20:16

Definitely time to move on and enjoy your life.

DianaT1969 · 24/07/2020 20:41

Is there any chance your job will be making redundancies? It would be useful to get that payout if they are.

Chewbecca · 24/07/2020 20:44

Well you have only given reasons to go, none to stay which is pretty telling?

whatisforteamum · 24/07/2020 21:21

Obviously the 55 hour weeks will not be the norm now.Some days I only have a few hours late afternoon so no time to get out and back.place
Like I say all the ones my age left and the manager who made it more fun than it should be.I think the last year I have been there out of habit.I would say I am a workaholic.I guess the fact I don't want to go back is telling.It has happened twice before.I gave notice walked away and never looked back.I think I am done with the place.

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whatisforteamum · 24/07/2020 21:22

Reason to stay.It is local.

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whatisforteamum · 25/07/2020 10:48

I will make myself go in.I can't see myself working every weekend and evening like before though.Life is too short.😊

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