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by wtmlive » Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:31 pm
I work in the NHS and it's under a lot of strain at the moment. My shifts are really very hectic and I can work up to 72 hours a week some weeks. I am trying to pass some exams that I need to study for very very well. I have previously failed these exams for not studying enough. They are important for me.
I am so tired when I finish work that only thing I can do is rest and get ready for my next shift. I feel if I'm able to go part-time for a year I will be able to clear the exams. I also plan to visit my mom back home who has some health problems. Currently I'm getting about 7 weeks a year off to go meet my mom but I can have up to 3 months in one year so I would like to use that.
I can get 50%, 60%, 70% part-time work. It's a bit confusing as it's not very common thing to do. My contract states full time work as 40 hours a week.
Any reduction in these hours will be enough for me.