Looking for some feedback re:my work schedule

K-I-S-S-I-N-G

I posted on Working Moms too, thanks!  

I kind of get to choose my own schedule in my profession and I have settled into a schedule for the past few years since DS was born. I have been going back and forth between loving and hating it and I am debating changing it up......especially with another baby on the way

I work Wed 1pm-11pm, Th 1pm-11pm. Fri 11am-9p, Sat 11am-9P

Some of the benefits are I have off on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, plus DH and I are both able to work full time but DS is only in daycare about 15 hours a week. I also get a 15% pay differencial on top of my salary for working the evening hours (which # wise ends up being my "fun money" for the month) I would like more time with DH but we do have Sundays together, Mon and Tues evenings and Fri and Sat nights.....

 In many ways this schedule is ideal but- I hate working Saturdays, it seems that everything happens on Saturdays and I miss it. Also, the long 10 hour days feel really long (considering I get up with DS at 6:30 am and have him until noon and then go to work for 10 hours until 11 at night.) I know that working "regular hours" would be easier for me but probably harder on DS so that is why I work this schedule, but honestly sometimes I want to be selfish... I really struggle with "what's best" and I am constantly evaluating how I could optimize my schedule but I can't find a way that makes everyone happy.

If you think my schedule is great, tell me! It may make it easier for me to work it! But if you have any thoughts or suggestions for a better schedule I would appreciate the input, thanks!

 

Alexandra*sMom

I see you points.  Personally I would not be able to work that late, more power if you can!  What about maybe working Tuesday instead of Saturday so it is you get some family time but not put DS in FT daycare?  Maybe work 12 hour days?  I don't know, I am no good at this - I SAH!