I'm not quite sure where I should post this and I'm not entirely sure what I am looking to ask my fellow mumsnetters, so indulge me please while I ramble through the background.
I work for a large, public sector organisation which have done for nearly 15 years. I work in a job which required post-graduate study for nearly 5 years, which I did part-time before children. Before children, I enjoyed my career but since having them I've gone part-time and quite honestly I now feel like I've been side-lined. How much of this is due to not being around for much of the last 4 years due to maternity leave, I don't know. I don't actually enjoy the work anymore either.
My friend launched a business last year and I've been helping her out from time to time. She has told me that she really values my input etc and wants me involved more. I'm really keen to do it and we've agreed that I'll start doing a regular amount each week.
I've been on annual leave for 2 weeks and I am dreading going back. Morale is low, I hate the work and everything is about cutting services, finding savings, doing more for less. Quite honestly, I hate it.
I want to leave but it seems like such a big thing to give up a career that I've done for so long. But equally, I know that life is too short to do something you hate. But, whilst no where near as secure as it once was, it the old "permanent pensionable post" that ties me in.
I'd love the opportunity to join my friend in her business but I can't decide if I am being irresponsible in giving up my profession for such a leap in the dark. I'm not usually risk averse and I'm not sure what is holding me back.
Has anyone done similar?