I need help deciding between 2 jobs. I am about to return to work after maternity from havimg my first child.
Both jobs will be part-time
So i can either return to the call centre job ive been in for 6 years, i will be doing 6 hours a day, 4 days a week, i will need to do some weekends. I absolutely loathe this job however, it is mentally draining and im counting down the minutes until i leave. I got on with it before but now i have a child im wondering is it even worth doing it anymore because i dont need to be stressed on top of lookimg after a baby etc. The other part of me tells me to just suck it up cause the hours are great for when she starts school. Il pick her up every day and be home every evening for her, but then il be away from her most days while shes young etc
The other job i have been offered is in the caring sector. I have done this before so know all that comes with it. This role though is a bit more relaxed, i know id be happier in my day to day, its a lot more physical than my current job but id gladly do it cause I'd be getting a mental break from what im use to. The only issue is the shifts are 12 hours, but id only need to do 2 a week. Shifts are 8am-8pm, while shes a baby im thinking this is great as il be with her more often bar those 2 days, but when she starts school, 2 days of the week i wont be able to take her an pick her up or just be around in the evening, id miss her bed time. I feel like she will need me there as she grows up.
I do have husband who would obviously be there on the days i cant be. Am i just being too soft and wanting it all as its my first.child? 2 days a week surely wont impact her etc
Anyway enough babbling from me i just need help deciding. Whenever i decide on one, i think of the pros and cons then change my mind its so frustrating.