Return to work or not return

Unfortunately not an option for me but not sure id consider it anyway. Absolutely adore every hair on my daughter's head but she'll get the best of me when im getting a good balance out of life

Im trying not to think about it. Every so often, my mind goes to work and returning and I shut down the thought so I can enjoy whats left. Not the best strategy I know. But....

Do you have to return? I know some do otherwise they gotta pay back mat pay but thats not the case for many. Definitely sit and weigh up the pros and cons - to return or not to return. With those nursery costs I'm seeing, most will be just working to pay off nursery 🥹

I’m lucky that I don’t have to go back. But equally, I loved my job and enjoyed having those few hours of being me and not mummy so I know I’m going to struggle being at home 🙃

I'm returning for only two days a week, not because we need the money but for my own sanity lol also I want to be able to buy my own clothes, toiletries, presents for others, etc without depending on my husband

I’m returning but it’s with a lot of sadness and wishing I didn’t have to, but unfortunately it’s not really an option for me not to 😓 I just try not to think about it, and enjoy the time I have left!

I am not looking forward to it but want to return for a few reasons :
1. One salary would be more about survival rather than being able to have a good quality life . + I want to be financially independent as you don't know what can happen in life
2. I want to find myself again. I love being a mum but I don't want to be just that. Kids grow up one day and they need you less :(
3. I want my kids to engage with kids their age so sending them to a childminder is something I feel they will benefit from a lot. They will only be there 4 days a week

Even though I will be returning full time, my plan is to reduce to 3 days a week once we complete our family

I unfortunately dont have the choice I need to work for financial reasons. I'm lucky we don't have to pay for childcare as myle and my husband work opposite shifts so either I do the childcare or he does but there is help out there now for childcare costs. I'm happy to work as it gives me a break and I work term time so works around my older children

Personally for me I want to go back, I could be a SAHM and before I had my first baby I thought I’d want to be but after my opinion changed. I love my kids but I’m just not built for that life 😅

Im struggling with the thought of returning, leaving him with others and not being with him that much. But giving up my carrier has not crossed my mind at all. Don’t know if it makes sense