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Job Change question

RibbitGrl930RibbitGrl930 member
edited September 2013 in Working Moms
I've been in my current job for almost 2 years now. I just recently (as in 1-1/2 months ago) got a schedule which lines up perfectly with DH's shedule so we get lots of family time. The problem is, I've become somewhat disenchanted with the job to the point where, on some days, I come into work with a lot of anxiety. I recently interviewed for another position in my company that I know I would really enjoy. It would be under a former supervisor who I really worked well with, and it would be a pay increase. The only downside is that the hours would be less than ideal- Evenings and Saturdays. There are some benefits to that schedule (scheduling all Dr. appts for morning, so no need to take time off, staying home with Jake if daycare is closed would only require I take a few hours off as I could just stay home until DH gets off work), but I'm concerned about the late evenings. I'm afraid I would not see DH as much, and the weekend stuff I was looking forward to doing with DS- like going to the zoo or the state fair- would just not be possible. But, there is the possibility of slipping into a new schedule after a few months. I know sacrifices often need to be made in life, but part of me is still worried this may be too much. What are your thoughts? (Sorry for the longparagraph- on mobile and it won't let me separate)
 
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Re: Job Change question

  • dufferoodufferoo member
    edited September 2013
    If there is the option to get a better schedule after a few months, I would totally go for it. I used to work full-time as a hairdresser, which involved working 2 evenings and every Saturday. It was certainly annoying that my schedule didn't line up better with my husband's and daughter's, but we made it work for years. And even though it sucked not being able to do lots of Saturday stuff, it was awesome to be home during the week, when there are mom and me classes available, storytimes at library, indoor pools to visit, the grocery store is slow, no rush hour traffic, etc. ...Plus, working at a job you enjoy with a supervisor you get along with well will probably do wonders for your out of work mood, so you will be able to better appreciate the family time that you do have!
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