I currently work full time (40hrs plus overtime) as a corporate accountant and since returning from maternity leave, I am really struggling working this type of job plus parenting a toddler. I just feel completely overwhelmed all the time with the demands on the job (late nights, increasing pressure/objectives) plus balancing home life and time with my family. My partner also works, slightly less hours, so picks up most of the childcare tbh which only makes me feel worse and guilty. Doesn't help matter that I don't really enjoy my role.
Going part time would help I think but my company have rejected this - I need to be in each day at busy month ends so it's not a role suited to reduced hours. And I can't find any other part time jobs as an accountant - seems like a unicorn to find!
I am wondering if I might need to do a different career/job for a while, until I have the mental space to cope with a pressured role. Has anyone else done this? I did look at more junior finance roles as seems more part time roles, but I just don't think I'd be even considered as a qualified accountant! Feel completely trapped if I am honest!