Until I was pregnant with my DD (now 2) and we moved cities I worked as lawyer. Since then I've been working part time from home in a legal consultant-type role. Its really flexible as I can basically work when I want, its very relaxed and non-stressful and its all from home. I enjoy the work and the fact I'm not stressed anymore although I don't feel hugely challenged. I found working as a lawyer very stressful and it didn't seem conducive to family life but it was something I had wanted to do for years and I trained hard to get where I was...plus I earnt really good money!!
However, I've recently applied for a new role, as a lawyer but in the public sector so hopefully less stressful (although I'm not sure!). The money is twice what I'm on now which to be honest is my main motivating factor. I also always have in the back of my head (and there've been a few threads on here recently on this subject) that I shouldn't throw away my training and should 'keep up' with my DH as far as possilbe in terms of careers and earnings. However, at this precise moment the thought of going back to an office, to a 'proper job' really scares me. I'd need to sort out proper childcare for DD who at the moment goes to pre-school 2 mornings and to my mum. I have no idea how it would all work and what I'd do when she's ill. Although I appreciate most working mums figure this out!!
We are also trying for number 2 but are struggling and have had 2 miscarriages this year. I'm not sure if that was partly why I applied for another job as I feel like I'll never have another child and I need to stop putting my life on hold. BUT if I do get pregnant/am trying is it very unprofessional and foolish to apply for a new job and potentially take on the stress of a new role/colleagues/long hours etc?!
I just wanted to get views of other mums as to whether I'd be an idiot to chuck in what is a pretty perfect job, the kind which I often see people on here asking how they can find, in order to go for the money/career option. Its come to a head now as the interview is in London and it will cost me over £100 to get there and I will also need extra childcare so I need to decide if I actually want the job!!
Sorr this is long, didn't want to drip feed and thanks for reading!
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Should I go for a 'career' or stick with my flexible P/T from home role?
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teaandchocolate · 28/11/2012 13:39
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