I have!
Until tge beginning of the summer i was working part time (2days a week). For various reasons but one of them being my eldest child starting reception, i have decided to stop working for 2 years (my youngest start next Sept and is at nursery now) and after i ll see what i want to do.
We ve kept the cleaner but before anyone starts i m not lunching and doibg coffees every morning
You re right there are plenty if chores to do through the day but i also have time to get the headspace i need to prepare my future and to get fit again! I have structured my days, i have involved myself at school, i ll be starting a reading scheme soon hopefully for less able kids. But but but, the most important is i am here from pick up until bedtime. I know a lot of working mums with fantastic nannies, au pairs, and it works. But for me i wanted to be there, to settle them into a new school and new routine. And even though they dint officially have any homework, you still read and write everyday (because thats what my child wants to do).
For me it was important. But for my child i can see that it has been essential. I am v surprised at how much emitional support she needs as she is so tired.
I feel now that yes i made the right decision to work while they were younger snd to stop now as i feel they dont need me more quantity wise but they need me a lot more quality wise. And all i have to do that is 3.30-7pm so i wanted to be available in that time.
Hope that makes sense, good luck in your decision this is a tough one.