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Mama2boyss · 18/12/2024 19:49

So I’ve been in a job for 6 years it’s been great in education but the past year I’ve felt like I’m extremely bored, fed up, resentful when I’m there like I’m counting down the days till I’m off,because I work term time which is a bonus for most mums I get that but I feel depressed in my every day life like I have no get up and go in me anymore because I am not enjoying my job! I have just been offered a field sales job on more than I am currently on and commission and I manage my own diary, and work from home on a Friday which is amazing, I got so excited about the role I could of cried but then I thought omg I won’t have my holidays anymore with the kids! And what will they do! Surely other mums who don’t work term time have this problem I can’t be the only one! I really want to do the new job I’ve been offered but I’m scared that it won’t work out. I’m such a people person I feel wasted in my current job because everyone around me are kind of lazy and just happy going about their lives no change no excitement I feel like I’ve outgrown it my kids are still young 8 and 3 but I feel like before I’m 40 I want to get back out there and be me again. I just don’t want to regret the move but the only thing keeping me where I am is the term time only! Any advice would be amazing. I’m really excited about the new job but I’m worried about making a mistake. I’ve never jumped and been spontaneous for years I’ve been so settled because of my children but I really feel like with a new year approaching I’ve prayed for a job like the one I’ve been offered I’m just worried about the school holidays and my boys x

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funniestpersonyouknow · 19/12/2024 03:55

Congratulations on the new job - sounds like a great opportunity with lots of benefits. Lots of us work through the schools holidays and I'm not saying it's easy - you need to plan and be organised. Spread your annual leave, share care with family/partner, holiday clubs etc. It can be hard to find a balance but it doesn't sound like it would be healthy for you to continue in your current role. Best of luck

Caffeineneedednow · 19/12/2024 04:18

Sounds like the perfect career choice.

In terms of what other families do, we split the holidays between me, DH, my mum and paid childcare.

My concern would be the 3 yo. If they are in a term time nursery you may struggle with holiday clubs. The one attached to my sons school only takes them from 4. Just something to take into account before you start the role. We are leaving my 2 year old in a year round nursery till he is 4 to allow us to work

Mama2boyss · 20/12/2024 07:52

Thankyou for your messages it’s definitely the childcare that always holds us back isn’t it if school was same hours as work time it would be great x x

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