re: Running a cake business during the school holidays

I know this isn’t exactly cake related Alpa, but the same principles apply. I trained many psw’s when I worked. The office constantly asked them to work more hours in the summer, cover off vacations etc. We were allowed to choose our hours, so they weren’t obligated, although they were made to feel they were. The office didn’t give a hoot about them or there family, they just wanted the cases covered off. Tell the office NO. I use to tell the young mothers, they’ll be a time when you can work more hours, but right now, why create stress?? Finding suitable babysitters, daycare, which is expensive. Using family, which as you say, wears thin. Working evenings, never seeing your children, or hubby. And creating strain in the marriage. There only young once, and you’ll blink, and there all grown up! I suggest you cut back, take perhaps only 1 order a week. Will keep you busy, in the market, create less stress. Trust me, I saw women who didn’t heed my advice…and the toll it took. As Ellie said, you will have many years to caking ahead. You, you’re health, your children and hubby are all worth this temporary sacrifice.