Would you apply

[spiritintheskye]

I currently work 4 days a week in a hybrid role (2 in the office, 2 at home).

I'm deeply unhappy at work but not sure if that's a "i wish I could be a SAHM" unhappy and would fester no matter the role, or if it's a genuine upset with my specific role and my workload etc etc.

I currently take home 32k gross on 4 days. I LOVE my day off and would hate to lose it. I feel that day with my toddler and have another child of school age.

My employer is notorious for paying less that market average and I have been invited to apply for a similar role, less responsibility for 50k. I can't even begin to comprehend taking that home - that's crazy money to me and would change so much. That said, I have massive imposter syndrome and worry I'd be rubbish! (Even though it sounds so much easier!!!!)

It's fully remote which worries me a bit - what if they decide they want people to be office based... it's 200 miles from home. Secondly, my current employer knows me and knows I am reliable and is flexible if the kids are sick, for example.

It's a huge pay rise but I'm terrified. I don't even know if I should try!

Sorry meant to add. My main concern is new place want 5 days full time and apparently will not consider negotiating that.

They want 2 years experience, i have 11.

I'd go for it!

Fully Remote is being advertised, so it's unlikely they'll change that. It's different than roles that just became remote over covid that they now want back in the office.

You could use some of the extra money to buy in a bit of home help, so that your non working hours are free to spend time with the kids.

Fully remote, gives you back the commuting time and in most roles, does give you the flexibility to shove a load of washing in, mop the kitchen floor etc etc.

You won't know if the way you feel about work is specifically your job or just any job, until you try a new one.

one thing I would do though is try to negotiate the hours over 4 days, you only know what you've 'heard' you need to discuss it yourself.

back yourself! Go for it!!

I'd definitely go for it. As lovely as a 4-day week is, I think earning more money and working remotely would tip the balance in favour of the new job for me.

I’d go for it.
They wouldn’t employ someone who is located 200 miles away from the office if it wasn’t a fully remote role. That said though, I’m guessing you’d have to go to the office at least once or twice a month.
If they decided to change it and mandated that you would have to be in the office full time, then you would need to go through consultation as it is a change to your contract.

Is it WFH? I'd go for it. One more day for that moneg is worth it

And besides for 18k more a year, then yes, the extra day wouldn’t bother me.
You are well experienced for the job. It’s flexible working too.

Sorry, I just saw it's remote. Definitely go for it. You'll be home anyway! Good luck

After 6 months you could ask to trial a 9 day fortnight.

By that either through compressed hours or working less.

Apply but only accept if the contract says fully remote working.
Our office has unilaterally decided people need to come in now and a few of the newer people were not expecting it and live long distances away.

Thanks all - I think I might go for it just to see how I feel. I might not even get an interview but I guess I have nothing to lose

I think you should go for it. You could always plan to put in a statutory flexible working request should you be successful in getting the role. (To go down to 4 days). Employers must consider it.

It's worth applying, if you get to the interview stage you can ask for more information on things that are important to you, e.g. checking whether they would expect you to go into the office at all. If you are happy enough in your current job there is less pressure to be offered this one - you could even ask about whether there would be an option to work a 4 day week. If it is genuinely fully remote and there is a part time option you might have an easy decision if offered the job!