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Im really sad!
Sat here in tears all because i had a phonecall from the nursery charlies going to be attending when i return to work! It just really hit home that im not going to be with him - i don't want to go back but i can't afford not too - help! I have to go back 3months so that i don't have to repay some of my smp but then im gonna look at finding a part time job although i think that will be unrealistic as i won't be able to afford to pay our rent, bills, etc... Can i ask how you mummys that work part time manage finacially as i just don't see how it's possible for me but i want to be with my little munchkin. xx
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I dont have any financial advice but just want to say
(((((((HUGS)))))))
You dont have to pay back smp - only additional maternity - could you do the 3 months spread over more time by only going back part time?
Hope things work out for you. I'm also dreading going back to work, but we've managed to work things out so that I can go back 3 days, it's going to be very tight financially but at least I get to spend more time with lo.
The other question is - do you like your job? If not then of course looking for something else makes sense but if you like your job it would be a shame to leave it altogether.
Lastly (I promise..) - it may not be soooo bad going back. You are worried now because he's still so small but you may find you enjoy being back (even just a tinsie bit).