but am I a fool?

I think I made the right decision.

But I still worry about my future.

So I was looking for a new job.

I applied to several jobs and this job had everything. It's nearby, has great hours, it's well paid, it has great benefits and they really really want me.

The only thing that made me doubt was that it's a temporary contract.

My current job is further away, better paid, great benefits but horrible hours. They worked for me and were preferred by me since I could work from home after we had our child but my company decided globally to reduce teleworking hours and this requires my partner and I both to be in the office at night, when there is no care available and we don't have framily to care for our child. after negotiating with the company for months (they said they wanted open communication and to find a solution together) it's clear that there isn't anything to be done and they won't care if I need to leave a 2yo home alone to benefit them.

So even if the new job is a risk it's a necessary one because we are currently taking time off work just for basic minimal childcare of being present during the night. I'm still doubting if I should have waited for something else but on the other hand I think this is the right choice for me.