I’ve been in my current role just under two years. It was a new job straight after mat leave and felt like a scary step at the time as my confidence had been knocked by my previous role in a toxic environment. I’m now happy in my role, it is quite stressful at times and the workload is definitely more than the 4 days I work, but I’m making an impact and I feel valued, respected and that I have influence.
It is however a long commute (1 hr 40 each way) and as a result I only work in the office 1 day a week. Ideally I’d like to wfh a bit less, but I can’t due to nursery pick ups and cost.
I’ve seen a role that would be an ideal next role for me - close to home (it would cut at least 50 min off my commute each way) so I could go into the office more, better benefits and much better pension (local gov), similar salary but possibly more responsibility and advertised as full time (rather than part time which I am now). I know it’s exactly the thing I’d be looking for if I was actively looking to leave my current role, and feel like I should apply as I know the next opportunity doesn’t always appear when you want it.
Would you apply just to see what happened? Even if you weren’t sure you were ready to move?
I don’t have quite all the experience they’re looking for so may well not get an interview anyway!