I have the possible option to change job and I don't know which is best.
I have two children aged 6 and 2 and I work full time.
Job 1
Highly stressful and can be long hours. This is my current job and I dream daily about resigning.
2 hour commute which costs £7k a year
... but you can work from home 3 days a week
On the days I commute I see my children for a few minutes only which is not great.
Pays £105k a year plus bonus (usually around £18k)
Job 2
Not stressful
15 minute walk from home, but you can only work from home occasionally
9-5 with paid overtime
Pays £75k a year with no bonus. This would cover my costs but leave little left over for holidays, treats etc.
Additional complication: I have a 2 year old and we are not entitled to free hours of childcare under job 1. This is worth an additional £6k a year.
I have around £50k in savings that could cushion us for the next two years until 2-year-old starts school.
My heart is telling me option 2 but I am worried about taking such a big pay cut. We have a hefty mortgage.
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marlfield · 19/03/2024 17:56
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