I did, after my second. I was very unhappy in the job and working 4 days a week since my first. They wanted me back 5 days with a longer lunch so longer days which didn’t work with the Creche so they made the decision for me-I was so happy coz I think I would have ended up going back with the fear. I was lucky I had some savings but no qualifications (after 13 yrs working!) so did a part time course around babysitters/evenings and was lucky enough to get a job. I now make just enough to cover childcare so it’s tight but long term it’s ideal, my eldest started school and I collect him every day, in 2 years my second will also be in school, the baby in ECCE so hopefully we will have more money and I love working. It’s my daily escape and adult chats. Of course I miss the cash, getting my nails done, and nights in are more frequent than nights out but I’m so much happier.
Is there any option to go part time?
