Pros and cons of going full time from part time ?

[Thirtyrock39]

I've got an interview next week for a job which would be quite a promotion for me and a big opportunity in terms of career progression.
It would have to be full time for at least a year
I have three kids older two at secondary
I've worked school hours with one day off for last few years which I love but I am in a job with little possibility for progression (band 3 nhs) and am starting to get a bit bored with my current job though I love lack of stress, lovely colleagues and flexibility around family
This new job is such an obvious role for me but would be more stressful plus youngest would need childcare
Also dh in very demanding job where he is never around for help with kids (deputy head) although he is around in school holidays
The kids are at an age where we don't do a huge amount after school so I'm sure they would be ok not having me around all the time but it would be a big change- at the moment I can do all school runs, there's no rush in the morning etc.. however this job is unlikely to come up that often and I do want to get on the career ladder now kids getting older and money wise it could be quite significant to our household and would mean getting all jobs done on house, holidays etc etc
Just interested in hearing from those that have been part time then went full time how much of an impact it had on everything ? It's silly things like when would I go jogging etc ?!

I’ve not been in that position but bumping for you.

I think you should go for it. Worst case scenario you hate it or need to ask them to consider allowing you to work less hours per week (they legally have to consider). Is it still the same nhs trust? I’m taking it there is no probationary period? That’s the only thing that would make me nervous.

If it didn’t work out you can always get another band job the same as you had before?

You will be stressed with less time. Is it worth it?

Watching with interest as this is something I'm considering too...

Personally, I wouldn't do it. I cannot imagine working full time with 3 school aged children - but that is just my opinion.

How many hour do your do at the moment and how many would that increase too? It sounds like a huge change from school hours on four days to five full days.

Also consider What do you currently do on you non-working week day and when would you do that.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Do what is right for you and your family. It will make a difference to your pension too as well as monthly income.

I do 22.5 currently.
It is a very competitive role I'm interviewing for so I probably won't get it anyway but it is a really good and unusual opportunity - the only other way I could get to similar pay and status would be to do a three year degree.
I'm very conscious that the kids are getting older and I want to have something interesting and fulfilling for the twenty odd years I will still be working but it will be a big change to life.
I think the kids would be ok it would put a bit more pressure on dh and would mean evenings were a bit manic and knackering. My youngest is year 4 so I'm thinking only three years then would be a lot easier as all would be at secondary.

Hi OP - I understand your predicament! I have just accepted a full time post going from 22.5 hrs to 37.

My reasons for doing so were that I am lucky in that I can work from home and will be doing until at least early next year, my new manager has also supported me with flexitime so I can still drop the kids off at school/nursery and pick them up a few times a week. Money and progression wise it is a significant jump, which will enable us much more freedom as a family and open up opportunities for us. I figure that if after a year I’m not enjoying the balance, I can put it down to experience and try to find another part time role, if available.

I don’t know whether another opportunity will come up like that again/any time soon and I felt I would regret it if I didn’t go for it.

That’s just me though - you have to do what works for you and your family. Everyone is different.

How would you feel in three years time if you let this opportunity pass by?