Dp might have a job away....

[Kaileysmum]

Hey everyone

My Dp applied for a job and it looks like he had got it. The only thing is it is a 5 on 5 off job and he will have to be away from home for 5 days then have 5 at home. He is still not sure if he should take it, but it is double what he gets in now!!! He is just worried about me and dd. How is having your partner away? Is it worth it for the money? How do you cope?

[Ange&Seth]

How far away is the job Chic?

[Kaileysmum]

How far away is the job Chic?

Its around a 3 hour drive. In winter though it can snow pretty bad down there and he could get snowed in so he wouldnt be able to get home until the snow cleared.

We were thinking of just moving but its a long way away from a city or high populated town, nothing to do and boring for me as I would be away from family and friends. Its such a hard decision. Ive told him Ill be right if he takes it but still unsure if I will be able to cope.

[Ange&Seth]

So where exactly is it? Down near hobart?

[Kaileysmum]

So where exactly is it? Down near hobart?

Its at one of the mines in Queenstown.

[bearsmummy]

hi:wave:
i think its worth it in the long run.... when my DF was considering taking his job on the mines we actually worked out with his week off he is home more then, than what he would be at his usual job. he now does 2wks on 1wk off. whereas b4 he only got sundays off and was working from 6 am till 6pm. :no:

the money pays really well too which is good if you need to get ahead. dont get me wrong... some days are harder than others but its all worth it in the end!
my boys get to spend a full week with dad and it has made each of us appreciate each other so much more. plus he finally understands that being a mum isnt just about drinking coffee all day lol!

at the end of the day only you can make the choice and im sure you will do whats best for you and your family. good luck and let us know how you get on! :hugs:
if you ever want to chat feel free to add me to your msn or email me... melissahazzard@bigpond.com im always up for a chat, nice to have some company at night :)

[Kaileysmum]

Just a bit of an update. Dp has been offered the job, as long as he passes the medical (which he will). So it looks like he'll be taking it. Im really scared about having to be alone for 5 out of 10 days as Ive never had to live on my own, and Im worried about how dd will react not having daddy around all the time. Well hopefully it all works out in the end!!!

[bearsmummy]

thats fantastic news:yelclap:
im sure you will learn to adapt.... i found it hard at first but this swing, i have actually enjoyed it. kids have been good, no major issues and blake is home on wednesday for a whole week:yelclap:
im here if u ever need me :yes:
take care... hope to chat to you soon... keep missing u on msn :hugs:

[Mataamua]

Hello ...

My partner works away for 2 weeks at a time and you get use to it... He has been home for two months with an injury and frankly I cant wait till he goes back to work... ;) I know that sounds terrible but you get into a routine that works quite well and the money is good it means I get to be lucky enough to be a sahm and just focus on raising our baby.

[Ange&Seth]

So what's the update Chic? Did he take the job? When does he start?

DP's just accepted a job offer that means he'll be travelling too. But it'll only be for one or two nights at a time. But the money is great so hopefully by the end of the year I'll be able to stay home with DS again :smiliedance:

[Stacy]

Hi,

My DH has also just taken a job that means that he'll be away all week and home on the weekend. We are both worried about how I will cope. He is going to miss his little girl (Not quite 3 months). Does anyone have any tips on making things easier for all!
Stacy

[mythreelittlemonkeys]

let me know if any tips - DH flew out yesterday for the first time since tillie born...for 3 weeks...she didnt sleep at all last night!! I tried not to think about him not being there...but he always changes her int he night and she likes his snoring and cuddles!! I suppose one good thing about having unplanned c section is we got 4 weeks instead of 1 together...so shouldnt complain too much and we do need him to go back financially...