Last year I left a role in the civil service in a department I’ve always wanted to work at since graduation (a long time ago), due to a change in personal circumstances. I’ve enjoyed time with my child who has started school this year. Since summer I’ve been applying for jobs with very little luck generally but especially in the civil service (another rejection today).
Prior to my CS role I was made redundant alongside the whole team I worked within a legal job. I applied for a role there and have got it with a January start. I feel torn between knowing I should do the job as the market is so dire and working is important and just wanting to hold out until I get something that I really want to do. Going back to the old company seems like a step back especially as it’s not a promotion it’s essentially the same job.
Help me focus on the positive please..