lone parents getting back to work

[Dreaming]

Hi, I have been out of the work place for a number of years being a lone parent of 4. I have been looking for part time work (16 hrs or more) working tax credit etc.. But now is a chance that I have a full time job of 40 hours a week. Dare not turn the opportunity down as I really need/want to work. But not sure if I can cope with it. Plus my youngest 2 will be changing school in September to a local school. So that is worrying me.

Just need some reassurance that I am doing the right thing.

[oldwoman]

Have you got your child care in place. Why are you having doubts about not coping.

[Dreaming]

Oldwoman, with my 2 youngest starting a new school. My sister may be able to help out, as her children go there too. My coping worry is, working the long week. There is no option of job share.

[oldwoman]

You can do it and you will. Women have more resilience than they give themselves credit for. It will do you good to have an outside interest. I used work as my social life. I have a very demanding 29 year old with epilepsy, not a child but not an adult either. My husband has always worked long distance, so Iv`e often felt like a one parent family. Last year I worked 14 hour days,five days aweek,not bad for a 58 year old. Go for it.

[Dreaming]

Thanks oldwoman. for your supportive reply. Yes I can do it! just getting back to work will be a real boost for me. Thanks x