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Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostSo, been offered a six month contract, with probable extension. I am already in contract until August, at a (very) local gig, and have been told I'm forecast to be extended to November.
My current role is fine, the rate is quite low, but I like the team and it is 2 miles away from home.
Newly offered role pays a lot more, but involves more travel, being around 40 miles away. Not a massive distance, but now, I have a small child to consider.
It would be good for the CV and would enable me to squirrel away a significant amount more in savings for our future, but might make picking him up from nursery occasionally difficult.
Even though family would help where needed I'm sure, it might mean I am not able to put him to bed at times. Not sure I like the idea of that.
Should I be doing all I can to stay local now, or be thinking of the long game and aiming to save more so that I can be around more when he's older perhaps?
Stay put for now MP. You won't get this time again with the little 'un. There will always be other contracts, but the sprog will only pass this way once, and you will regret missing any of it for a few extra bob. All IMHO of course.“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostYou working now?
I'm still looking for a contract role but the rate, duration and potential for extension has to meet a my criteria before I apply.
I'm beginning to sense frustration from some agents when I won't entertain some of their potential gigs as I'm no longer desperate... which is nice.Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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5:30 ?? How awesome are you, we are working on controlled crying between 7 and 8pm which is tough but working and also gives me time after work.
Young kids adapt pretty easy and it is also too easy to ascribe any behaviour to a minor change and feel guilty about decisions.
Different for you as single mum but 40 miles is still doable and with support I wouldn't write this off if it is a good opportunity. On the other hand, keeping a local gig happy might be useful in the future for repeat business.
Oh and don't ever expect any kid to be grateful, it just isn't in their nature.Comment
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Originally posted by lukemg View Post5:30 ?? How awesome are you.
Yes, a permie role, but 60 miles from home.
I am able to work 7-3 to avoid the traffic to enable me to commute dailyComment
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I say stick. You have enough new stuff going on right now.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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I tend to agree with the consensus.... Stick to local and get as much time as you can being Mummy....
Money won't buy back the time.......Comment
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Originally posted by Drewster View PostI tend to agree with the consensus.... Stick to local and get as much time as you can being Mummy....
Money won't buy back the time.......
If your preference is with being with your child, then stick with that.
After all fexibility is why we all contract.Comment
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostSo, been offered a six month contract.... Should I be doing all I can to stay local now, or be thinking of the long game and aiming to save more so that I can be around more when he's older perhaps?Comment
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Originally posted by lukemg View Post5:30 ?? How awesome are you, we are working on controlled crying between 7 and 8pm which is tough but working and also gives me time after work.
Young kids adapt pretty easy and it is also too easy to ascribe any behaviour to a minor change and feel guilty about decisions.
Different for you as single mum but 40 miles is still doable and with support I wouldn't write this off if it is a good opportunity. On the other hand, keeping a local gig happy might be useful in the future for repeat business.
Oh and don't ever expect any kid to be grateful, it just isn't in their nature.
He's one in a week, and is still a fairly bad sleeper during the night, but yes, his bedtime is never later than 6pm - but probs cos he's tired from bad nights!
A couple of v good points from everyone - thank you. Will sleep on it...Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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