I have been in my current job since 2006 and always enjoyed it, however recently I have become very tired and fed up as I don?t feel that I am challenged enough or learning anything new anymore. I am a qualified accountant.
In 2008 my husband and I decided to have a baby and she was born in May 2009. I was therefore off work for the rest of 2009 and started back at work in January 2010.
My company pay enhanced maternity pay ? Full pay for the first 18 weeks then 50% pay for the next 22 weeks then just smp.
I have been back at work a year now and my husband and I have decided to have another baby, however due to a pre booked holiday in September we have not started trying as yet.
I have been apporached by another company with what sounds like a really good and challenging job. It is also £5k better pay and nearer to home.
My problem is should I leave my current company for this new job?
My reservations are:
I work 4 days a week at the moment and the new job is a full time role.
They may not pay enhanced maternity leave as not many places do in the business world, and I cannot ask them as they will then assume (rightfully) that I am planning another baby and not employ me.
I have been at my current job for ages now and can do it standing on my head. I can easily manage this job with 2 children and would not have to stress too much. The new job may demand more (if you know what I mean)
I would feel awful joining a new company only to tell them 6 months later that I was pregnant.
However I am so fed up at the moment. I just feel that I want a change.
Any advice?