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School run / work conudrum

  • 05-01-2025 09:05PM
    #1
    mustela
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭


    hi all


    currently in a job role where I have flexitime which is convenient for my partner and I with school runs.


    i may be undertaking a new role which won’t have flexitime leaving school runs solely on my partner. Kids are in different schools. if I take the new position i feel it’s a lot on my partner and despite hating current job and wanting to take up new offer, i am considering staying in current position purely for the benefits of the flexitime.

    anyone any advise and input? anyone in a similar position or anyone gone througg something similar?



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  • #2
    dbas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 602 ✭✭✭dbas


    Could you drop one to school early. I was in my school yard as a kid for 8am.

    Could you drop them to a mates house and they go to school from there.

    Family happiness supercedes a morning school run IMO

    You'd have to find that balance again with your partner. If they're doing more for your happiness, they need that deed returned in kind.

    I'd enquire with the new job anyway. They may allow a school run or two. The way they respond will tell ya whether ya wanna work for them or not



  • #3
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Ask work first, even without flexitime, most places are reasonable where possible (not always). My place doesn't have it but I told them I have to drop my kids, so I would be late every morning but would make it up. Never been an issue. If your the right person and they are the right company, there should be wiggle room.



  • #4
    El Gato De Negocios
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭✭El Gato De Negocios


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058386628/school-run-work-conudrum

    Have you spoken to your partner about it and gotten their view? Maybe they'd be happy to take on the extra responsibility?



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