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How do you make working part-time work?

Barbara - posted on 02/26/2010 ( 3 moms have responded )

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I'm having major major mother guilt and need serious advice!
I took a part-time job when my son reached 9 months so I could help reduce the financial stress on hubbie on being the sole bread winner and get back out there into my industry (retail beauty). When I went for the interview they said I would get a regular roster BUT I have been there four months and haven't yet. I've raised it many time with no improvment. My mum has been looking after my son but she want to enjoy her retirement and needs regularity which is totally fair enough.
How have others managed this when the boss isn't listening?
How do others make being back in the workforce work? Do you have regular hours?

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Janice - posted on 04/01/2010

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talk to your boss again and say that it has 2 become regular or you moving to ano job! if he/she appreciation you then it will change mention your kids are important and that they need to have a routine that is consisdent. im sure there is a boss out their who knows what it is like to return to work after hving a child. when i returned to my work my shift were different every week and it was impossible for me 2 get my daughter into any kind of routine.the ones(the managers) who do the rota in my work never had children and it was fustranating when they questioned me constantly at why i wanted a set rota and they didnt understand. at the time i returned there wasnt a store manager (as the old 1 left when i was on maturity) but after 2 months of trying 2 get a set rota the new store manager understood as his wife just had a baby 2 days after me and new how important a routine is for a child. hope you get what you are looking for and all the best in the furture!

Tiffany - posted on 03/01/2010

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I had the same issues! Nursing is a job where you give it ALL you've got and very rarely get a "ggod job" more less a raise. And the stress just wasn't worth it, after I paid for childcare, commute, eating out lunch, ect. ect. ect! But I also felt a huge burden to work to releive some of the stress on my husband! But I work from home now, and it's great! Im home with m kids, don't have to work weekends, nights, summers, and holidays! And my husband is soooo wonderful! He fully supports me and it's amazing the way I feel now! But I would say pray about it! I know if your facing a hard decision, step back from the emotions of the situation and see what your goals are, what your having to sacrifice and see which ones out weigh the other!

Melissa - posted on 02/27/2010

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Find Another Job!

Your Boss Isnt Someone You Should Be Working With.

A Good Boss Would Realize That You Have Kids and Need To Have A Regular Schedule.

Find Another Job, Some Where That The Boss Is Willing To Work With You.

I Work 30 Hours A Week and Have A Wonderful Boss That Realizes That Kids Come Before Work.

Good Luck!

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