To apply for another job

[leetlecoco]

Currently fully remote and I'm finding wfh is really affecting my mental health, especially when I'm time tied with a little kid at evenings and weekends so in the house a lot. Also due to COL.
Current job very flexible with kids, can be easy at times, allows me to fit in housework lunch breaks etc, benefits good but training awful sometimes and don't speak the four days I work due to the project I'm on (I have raised this, won't be changing any time soon). Also makes me hate my house as I'm here all the fucking time.
I've seen another job that would suit, slightly higher salary but am just so nervous of applying. I've got too used to wfh and being able to sit in my pjs and not be around people. The thought of training to do another job also makes me feel anxious. But I'm not sure if I can carry on feeling so lonely- no office nearby and cannot work from shared space as confidential job. What to do?

If you got it could you use the salary increase to pay for a cleaner/service washes/after school clubs etc to offset what you’d lose by working outside the home? I think only you can know how it stacks up for you and your family.

I think if you are not happy with WFH then you should apply for the new job, however I think you need to consider how you would cope as a family without the flexibility you currently have.

Do you have enough space at home that you could have an office or space allocated just for work?

Hi OP. I had a very similar set up with my previous job and totally understand the impact on mental health as well as your lack of confidence in exploring other opportunities. I felt exactly the same as you have described and it's unpleasant feeling a bit trapped, I get it totally.
I got made redundant a couple of months ago and have been interviewing for other jobs since. Speaking to new potential employers was a daunting thought but my hand was forced as I need an income stream. What I can tell you is, it is absolutely fine! Once you get the first couple of screening calls under your belt you'll feel good and motivated, I'm looking forward to accepting an offer and having a fresh start work wise, there is life beyond my four walls after all! You have absolutely nothing to lose and it is great for confidence building, put your best foot forward and go for it. Good luck 🍀

I feel so depressed being alone all day and looking at the same four walls but then it does give us that flexibility. The thought of sitting in the cold all winter as we can't afford to have the heating on all the time doesn't fill me with joy either