Hi
I have recently been in a difficult situation. I have been unhappy in my job for a while all through 1st pregnancy and on return from maternity leave ( child is now 2). I was successful on gaining a new job but declined due to the fact I found out I was pregnant again . I have had nausea all day ( some vomiting also but mostly Nausea hangover feeling )and feel very tired . Due to my notice period at work I would have been starting the job at 16 weeks pregnant .
Some of the reasons for declining were :
- job was 1 hour commute ( may have struggled with the sickness ) my current job work from home
-I would have only been entitled to maternity allowance
- would have been on leave / work from home possible from 28 weeks due to nhs guidelines and I felt I wouldn't be contributing to the team as much and it may be awkward ( I was a replacement for a clinical nurse specialist who was retiring ) .
Now I just worry that I didn't make the right decision. I'm still stuck in this job I hate albeit I can work from home which I understand is good for a nursing job ( it's helpline I work on like nhs 111 so full on ) if I don't return after maternity for 12 months I have to pay my maternity pay back , the nursing job I declined said to get in touch with them after my leave to see if they have posts available . But now I feel totally stuck where I am.
I suppose I am just looking for reassurance if any one has been in the same position abs whether I made the right choice. I feel I took the easier option whilst I feel so sick visibly pale unwell to just be at home on calls but now feel iv delayed my career.
Thank you