I've just seen my dream job advertised - however I'm a few weeks pregnant. Should I carry on and go for it?
It's a great opportunity that would hopefully open the door to other jobs in the future. I'm early 40s and have had 2 recent miscarriages, so the chances of this pregnancy being successful is c50% if that.
Also if the pregnancy does end in miscarriage, I think I would feel (marginally) less awful if I've at least made some progress in my life otherwise.
But if the pregnancy did work out and so did the job, I'd be missing out on a great mat leave package at my current work. Not sure what it would be at the new place or if I would get anything at all.
In addition, if I had to turn the job down, I'm pretty sure they would feel I had wasted their time and if it came up again I might not be in the running.
Would be glad to hear your experiences if you've done similar!