Will taking this job affect my son?

My son is now nearly 2 months old, I have recently applied for a job etc just to see what the hours and money was like, they said the job is mine if I want it.. I would be working 21hours a week 8pm-2am. As a waitress. I really want to take this job as I am doing beauty therapy at college in september and the course costs £400 for all the kit etc. Should I take it? I would be there when he goes sleep and there when he wakes up the only thing I wouldnt be there for is his feed at 12am. Do you think this would affect him I dont want to upset him and wont take it if I think it will! I do want a better life for him and think this job would help. Am I being selfish?? Help please mummys!

Answer #1

Don’t be hard on yourself, I’m a mother of 3 kids and I had a job when my first was born. I quit when he was 6 months old because I couldn’t handle not being there for him. I missed a lot with him and I really regret that (I worked from 7am till 4pm). You would be there ALL day for your son, you wouldn’t miss out on anything in his life. If you want to do this, then do this for you. Besides being that he’s 2 months, he should be stopping his night feeding soon.

Good luck

Answer #2

The decision to work or stay home is a difficult one that all mommies have to make. I don’t think that working part time would be bad for him at all. What will affect him negatively is if you get home at 1 am and only get four hours of sleep and you can’t function.

Answer #3

if you need it to support your son but if you can get by fine dont take it. but if you have to

Answer #4

I’m not a mum and im only 17… but I took a child care course and I work with kids… its not selfish of you to want a job… you go girl… and this wont affect him at all … sometimes it does the child good to be away from mum for a while because then its easier for them im the long run… good luck and let me no if I was any help

xxx

Answer #5

What kind of stupid question is that =| of course I wouldnt leave him on his own. He would be in his Godfathers care.

Answer #6

what kind of stupid question was that =| of course I wouldnt leave him on his own…anything could happen =|. He will be in his Godfathers care who is completly familiar with as he comes round to see my son for a couple of hours everday to make sure hes ok and gives me chance 2 clean up. I wasnt just going to leave him with a stranger or by himself.. I’ve had some people criticise my parenting on here but I can just ignore them becase there pathetic and arent even worth it but this is quite deep I love my son to bits =|

Answer #7

are you going to leave by himself for the hours your is someone else going to come take care of him?

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