Dilemma - 2 parts time jobs or 1 full time?

[Hangryhelena]

Would like some advice if possible please.

I am 20 years in a job, have spent the last 10 working part time (reduced from full time) . DS is going to secondary school next year and won’t need me as much, therefore I was considering going full time again , but unable to in my current job.

The hours are convenient (at the moment) and the job fairly easy and stable but there is a bit of a toxic culture amongst the employees and I’m not included in most social things now.

I suppose the main aim is to make new friends but I was wondering whether it would be better to take on another part time role in the evenings (so I’m still around for DS for when he leaves for school / arrives home) or to look for a full time position in another Job completely.

I guess I’m fearing the unknown and losing the stability I have currently but I just know I’m not happy with the way things are.

Does anyone have any advice or experience?

I would go for a Monday to Friday full time job with socialible hours. Maybe something that enable you to work from home 2 or 3 days a week. You would then be home some days for your ds. Don't get an evening job.

If there's a toxic culture just leave and find something nice. You sound ready for a change.

Multiple p/t jobs are more stressful than one f/t.

I could be wrong but don’t you get taxed more on a second job?

Definitely one job. Just the logistics of trying to book holidays, what if one job can't give you holiday at the same time as the second job.