I worked in private oracle (litigation , mostly property lit) in the high street and small commercial practices) for 6 yrs post qualification. then I went into local govt and reduced my hours when dd was born. I left because I was having to squeeze a full time workload into 14 hours and couldn't catch up at home because there was no money to provide the it I needed.
a year on I know I madea terrible mistake. I am miserable and grumpy which rubs off on dd. I have no one to talk to, in my localarea mums with degrees and a professional background don't seem to exist.
I don't live within reach of any cities so am limited to whatever is on offer in my county town. local govt isn't an option at the moment due to the recruitment freeze.
I was offered a job at a niche firm but the most they would do re flexibility was3 days a week, full time hours. I don't think dd, who will only just have turned three, will cope with starting school and immediately doing three days in after school club.
the salary offered was £15k less than my last salary. it is 6 years since I was in private practice, butmy in house experienceis directly relevant to this job.
should I just take it anyway? am I likely to be able to get anything better?
what do people do about school hols?
am I being unreasonable to expect dhto shoulder some of the childcare? he works hard but doesn't have anywhere near the same earning capacity. ordinarily I would say that as I was earning more he should help but the sqsalary I've been offered is only £1k more than his.
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Betty5313 · 30/12/2012 08:23
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