Full time work too much

gemz10
gemz10 Member Posts: 46
edited 28. May 2025, 09:46 in Work and financial support

Good afternoon,

I wonder what experiences people have had with reducing the working day/days worked?

I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years and am mid forties now. Finding it hard to work full time, care for husband, the house, dog, and parents. I am tired all the time so have been thinking about reducing a day. However I wonder if this would help in the right way. I would still be out of the house by 7.45 and not home untill 6.30. This is a long day for 9-5.30 work but necessary to allow for travel/traffic. What makes it difficult is there isn't any time for fitting everything in, especially when realistically to feel even a little rested I need 9 hrs sleep. Any thoughts on if the extra day off would help despite the long days?

With thanks,

Exhausted Gem

Comments

  • Loggiemod
    Loggiemod Member Posts: 245

    Hi @gemz10 if you can afford to do it I would reduce the number of days you work. If nothing else with the commute you have I am sure you would feel better rested just by having to not commute for a day. Sounds like you need to look after yourself a bit more. It can be difficult trying to look after everyone else.

Categories