Pregnant - Do I start a new job?

[DoITakeTheJob]

For a bit of history. I have one DC. I got pregnant before I started the job at that time, I took two months of maternity leave and then my husband took remainder as shared parental leave. It was first child and I actually didn’t have any strong feelings about going back to work so soon.

I’m two months pregnant now and was approached about a job that would be 30K pay rise. Having already had young baby I’m now much more wary about going back to work so soon (thinking the sleepless nights, especially as the first one is still not sleeping that well). I could still take the job (no, I don’t yet actually have an offer and might not get one) and take longer maternity leave but would only get the minimum mat allowance, so it wouldn’t make sense to take it unless I go back to work as soon as possible. I get 6 months full pay with current job.

Also with previous job I was allowed to work from home when I returned so I wasn’t separated from the baby and I could breastfeed. It would be three days in the office with the new job.

So, what would be sensible thing to do? Suck it up and take the job or take it a bit more easy, enjoy time with the new baby and hopefully another opportunity will come along after?

I’m the higher earner in our household.

@DoITakeTheJob god that’s a hard call isn’t it. Usually I’d say prioritise the family time and another job will come along. But 30K is such a significant pay rise isn’t it. I have to admit that’d make me think twice. Do you need the extra money? And do you like your current job?

My current company is extremely flexible and has a very good culture. I find the job very easy going (although there can be somewhat stressful periods but nothing major), I wouldn’t mind more of a challenge.

We don’t necessarily need the money right now. But definitely would help as currently live in a small flat and with two kids we will ideally move to a house, where the 30k would definitely help.

Oh OP I feel for you and am going through something similar myself. I’ve opted for the more money option but am very much doubting my choice at the moment so I would say stay where you are and another opportunity will most likely come up again in future!