Possibilty of a full time job.. but what about the kids??

immoral_angeluk

lennymfo wrote:

I-A, so when our babby goes to Nursery, will we get more in CTCs????? Did you work out your increase in CTCs elsewhere? Cheers Lenny

You would get help in the form of the childcare element of WTC. CTC would go down as your income is more but equally so your WTC would go up and you could get up to 80% of your weekly childcare costs paid for you by WTC. You both have to be working over 16 hrs a week though.

System

immoral_angeluk wrote:

You would get help in the form of the childcare element of WTC. CTC would go down as your income is more but equally so your WTC would go up and you could get up to 80% of your weekly childcare costs paid for you by WTC. You both have to be working over 16 hrs a week though.

Cheers I-A and I apologise for jumping on your thread! I did a qualifying claim and it said £117. Is that weekly? Sorrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy

newmum1

Personally I say go for it at the end of the day you will be working in order for a better future for you babies. If you are going to be working in the same nursery then you will at least still be in the same building. Go for it, at least give it a go. :j

DizzyMum_2

If you're happy and make sure to spend time with the kids they'll be happy.

My two (though 10 and 11 now) were at a childminders and then a nursery full time from the time they were babies and (I think :rolleyes:) they're reasonably well adjusted - in fact my oldest is quite retiring and being at nursery helped his social skills hugely.

And what's the worst that can happen? If you decide to try it and aren't happy you can leave.

oops_a_daisy

It sounds like you would be getting the best of both worlds - doing a job and being able to see your kids all day too. Why not go along for the interview and perhaps have a trial period to see how you get on ? It would be hard work though bringing up 2 kids and working full time as well.
Do let us know what you decide to do

GirlRacer_2

Hi IA, I'm really pleased about your job prospects. I left both my children from 6 months and went back to work full-time. It has done them no harm at all. Mine are 13 and 10 now and are really outgoing and chatty. I've never regretted my decision as I try to make the most of every minute I do spend with them. Good luck for whatever you decide. As Dizzy mum says, if it's not for you you've got the choice to leave.

georgiasmum

Personally, I'd do it!

Prudent

This is such a difficult dilemma. I went back to work when my dd was 8 months, but only stuck it for four months as I missed her too much and regretted what I was missing out on. I left work took a full year old. I was really short of money, but am so glad I did it now. I didn't properly return to full time work until dd was 10 and by then I was a single parent and saw no other way of paying the mortgage.

If I had a choice I wouldn't work through those early years. Research is increasingly showing that it is detrimental to a child's development. The early development of the brain is linked with attachment and attunement with their primary carer. Take that carer away for lengthy periods and children may not do so well educationally or emotionally. The first year is especially critical. I am a teacher and feel that on the whole, children of sahms or part time working mother's have an emotional and educational advantage.

Working in the same room as your daughter may be an advantage, but also may have an adverse affect on your daughter.

I understand the financial hardship. I have been through some really tough times myself. Even as a single mum with no partner, I would sacrifice a wage to be at home if I had a small child. as a society we are just beginning to uncover the impact on children of the loss of extended family support and the culture of parent's working long hours.

Remember you can change decisions - they are not forever. You could try it and see how it goes. You must do what you feel comfortable with and what is working for your children.

astonsmummy

If your going to be working in the same place they will eb then i'd go for it!
My son is starting nursery on monday 8am to 2pm monday to thursday, i get help with childcare cost so i pay £26.50 which i think is good as i was paying £16.75 for 3 afternoons a week 1pm to 3.30pm at a playschool.
I did feel guilty about being away from him for so long but tbh he is very independant, i have spent 2 years with him just me and him and i think a bit of time away where he is mixing with other children and learning will do him no harm.

nearlyrich

I went back to work when my two were 18 months and three, my mum looked after them so I knew they were perfectly OK, I think your situation is probably just as good, you will be in the same building so you can see them frequently. I would go for it, good luck with the interview.