Pregnant but due to start new job..

[hazelhoo23]

Hey! Just after a bit of advice really, I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant and due to start a new job in 3 weeks time. At the time of being offered the position I wasn’t pregnant and we found out I was pregnant whilst working my notice period.

I’m now in 2 minds whether to take back my resignation or go ahead and leave as planned. My main concern is that I will only be entitled to maternity allowance with the new role and I will be entitled to 3 months full pay if I stayed in my current job, which will obviously be a big help given the state of the economy! Also my current job have matched the salary I was offered in the new role.

My initial reason for wanting to leave was for career progression but I’m not sure if familiarity and stability is best right now? Rather than stress if a new job.

has anyone been in a similar position and can offer some advice? I’m going to have to let them know in the next few days depending on what I decide..!

thanks x

I switched roles in a company around the time I got pregnant and did not regret it. I think some of it depends on how different and challenging the role is. I found having a new job to be a nice distraction from pregnancy.

Also, I think changing roles right after maternity leave is more destabilising than being in a new role during pregnancy (as long as you are not feeling deeply unwell). And if you don't change, you may find it overwhelming to change for quite some time. There will always be a reason not to change when you have a young family.

But really, it will depend on how you feel about it. Are you excited about the new role? How important is career progress to you? Do you feel like the new company is family friendly?

Best of luck and I hope you are happy with the decision that you make!

Congratulations! If it was me, I’d probably stay put. Financially you’ll be better off which will hopefully make things less stressful. You are also familiar with company, people etc.

however, it is frustrating that you have to make the choice. I’ve got a bee in my bonnet at the moment about the fact that women often have to choose between career progression and stability due to pregnancy / childcare and men don’t. It’s not fair- a man whose partner was pregnant wouldn’t have to think twice!

if you think you’ll manage financially and that you’ll manage to have a nice work / life balance when you return, then go for the new job!