Debating whether to apply for a new role. I would be likely to get it due to being recommended so do not want to formally apply if the likelihood is I would turn down an offer.
Current situation: I have been in a role I absolutely hate for two years. The work is dull and there is a culture of everyone for themselves, no teamwork. It was completely missold to me during the interview process. There is also limited opportunity for progression. I have held out for two years because I have been having IVF and also didn't want a short stint on my CV as in I was in my previous role a year only. I have also recently had a TFMR and hope to try again at the end of the year.
New role would be a promotion (a lot more money) and the work would be more interesting. However I would also have people management responsibilities which I have no experience with and have not wanted previously. The extra money is not needed but would be nice.
Hours at current work are very good and they have been very flexible with my hospital appointments etc. Also likely to get part time hours if still here if I get pregnant again. Hours at new role likely to be long and limited flexibility.
No internal candidates have applied for new role which is a red flag.
The job market has been slow the last 12 months so the chances are that it might take a while before anything suitable comes up again.
Having made a mistake before and ended up in a role I hate I want to try and avoid it happening again.
Appreciate your thoughts on whether you would apply for new role.