Help, DH is away overseas for a fortnight and I don't know what to do. I need to make a decision soon.
I am currently SAHM, looking to return to work. Previously worked 22.5 hours a week in a job I could walk to. Now have 2 dc and have been off work since ds was born 18 months ago. DD due to start school in September.
I have recently applied for a maternity cover job and been offered an interview. The top salary band was just below my old salary and the hours were the same. The job is a 45 minute commute away, plus drop off at childminder.
The interview letter states that the job will be on the minumum salary band and hours increased to 30. I have done the calcs and working 4 days on the lower band would give me a take home of £2k for the whole year after childcare. Half of what I would get if I did 3 days on the top band due to extra childcare fees and fuel.
Should I decline the interview, or attend the interview and try and negotiate back down to the original hours and top salary band. I don't want to work 30 hours a week as I know that realistically that will creep up to nearer full time. I don't want to waste their time if they aren't in a position to negotiate.
If it wasn't a 12 month position I would be more inclined to go for it as I would eventually get funded childcare.
If anyone is still reading can you give me your thoughts please?
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blackteaplease · 13/02/2014 14:39
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