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To take a promotion or leave it?

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Test123456879 · 08/09/2023 10:47

I am a mom of DS nearly 2 years old. Get great help from partner in looking after him. Currently work 3 days per week longer hours. I have been offered a promotion which would mean I will get a decent pay rise and probably will work 4 days per week. That would mean I will have to arrange childcare for 1 extra day each week and obviously uncertainty about how stressful that new role might be as it's a role with more responsibilities but it will be good for my career in the long term. If I take this role I will miss spending that additional day off with DS. I am really torn about it but I don't want to be stuck in my current role for long time and not grow in my career. If I leave this new role then there is no guarantee that I will get similar role again next year.
Wwyd in my situation? Any suggestions are appreciated:)

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Test123456879 · 08/09/2023 10:50

Also, wanted to mention in the current climate we will definitely benefit from increased pay but after taxes and paying for additional childcare I will be left with the same amount of money in hand

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BigFatLiar · 08/09/2023 10:55

I went with career. I was fortunate in that OH was supportive and we had good child care. I spent several years working away in different offices in a fairly high profile role. I missed a lot of my girls growing but that's probably no different to many of the married men doing similar roles.
Obviously I don't know your particular circumstances but if you want the career go for it. There may be sacrifices in your family life. Some days I regret the sacrifices but others not so much.

passthesugar · 08/09/2023 10:56

Take the opportunity! As you say, it will put you in a better position career-wise in the long run, which is good for you and your DS. You will still have a whole day off with him during the week plus weekends, you'll be fine!

Test123456879 · 08/09/2023 11:12

@BigFatLiar @passthesugar thanks for your responses. I am thinking of taking the promotion but concerned as well that I might regret not spending much time with DS once he is in school full time :( though I will be working from home most days so I feel I can still pick him up an hour earlier and spend time with him.

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BlaBlaBlaHa · 20/09/2023 13:44

Can you explain to work that with working an extra day, that you will be left with same amount of pay.

I know it's not their problem. Will the new role be paid at market rate? If not push for a little more money?

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