I am not sure what to do, work part time or full time?

Question

Hi. I really need some advice here. I have two children, a daughter of 13 and a son of 11 who has autism (he has just started attending his autism school on a residential basis, 4 nights a week home at weekends). Already he is very happy and settled there and we are so very relieved. They are an excellent school. As you can imagine I have put in a lot of time with my son over the years, fighting for the right education for him etc. Now I am left with me for the first time in a long long time! Its been very isolating having a special needs child, but I have started to build my confidence up and are applying for some jobs. I used to be a PA/Secretary before the children and had a very good career.

My husband thankfully has a good job, but I really do need to earn some money again and have some fulfillment in my life! I just do not know whether to go for it and go full time, or just part time!! I need to pay off quite a bit of debt too. Any advice would be really welcome!

Answer 1

My values would be to go part time...if you do not need the benefits....Your children are still at the point of needing/wanting a role model, a parent at home. This is the time that the tough questions and comments will start coming in....and the time that is the most challenging and difficult to be with them.

Also the part time job at this moment, will get you back into the swing of working outside of the home...a large transition for the whole family.

With the part time job, you will have the ability to see where you need to manage your time/efforts/energies as well as your families more effectively and productively.

Money is helpful, but not at the sake of quality relationships, as you have demonstrated in the past that your family life is of highest importance.

Answer 2

Become a 'temp'. Very scary to start with...starting a new job every few weeks....but you do get used to it and it really builds your confidence. Find yourself a good agency who will look after you and pull you out if you really hate a particular job. The pay is good. No sick or holiday pay - but that's not your priority is it. You also get to work when you want and take time off when you want. A cross between full and part-time work. If you had a good career before, you'll be in demand which is also confidence-boosting. You get to see exactly what jobs are out there for the asking and a temp position might well turn into a permanent one.

Answer 3

well you aint worked in a while and things have changed alot so perhaps ease yourself in with a part time job. if you go into full time it may be abit of a shock to the system and put you off! i would start part time and work your way from there. maybe in 3 months start doing some more hours then after 6 if you feel ready for it go into full time! or else do part time work and study part time too..that way your working and learning a new skill..maybe then you can get a job you have always been intrested in..good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I suggest go for part-time job because you may accomplish everything and can't neglect something. This means you can earn some money and at the same time you can attend your husband needs and the children as well. So that you can still maintain a one big happy family.

Answer 6

There are soo many jobs around now that are part-time which offer quite good pay. You just need to find the right one for you, then once your ready to go full-time then look for a full time job. Only advice is don't leave the part time job until you have a full time job secure..

Answer 7

Try contacting any of of your former employers, if you left them on good terms (left to take care of your autistic child, for example), and see if you can do some part-time work with them, or better yet, see if they will let you work from home.

A lot of companies will be willing to hire someone who can telecommute, work at home two or three days a week, and only run into the office as needed. They may either pay you part-time or full-time.

Answer 8

Since your husband has a very good job, I would suggest that you go part time. That way you would be available for your children part of the time anyway and still make some extra money.

Answer 9

look at this, it might not be for you but you can start part time with total flexibility of hours to suit you, and you can build it up to provide longer term for your children if you put the time in now.
It is a good way for you to boost your income and not have commitment to hours or answer to a boss after so long being self reliant.
That is why my wife started when our youngest started school
I enjoy it most as we work with people we want to and meet lots of new friends through this business
Good luck with whatever you decide anyway.

Answer 10

You will have a lot more jobs open to you if you have the time to do a full-time job - and the pay will be better too! I'm sure you'll get into the swing of it quite quickly once you start - you sound pretty organised!