Hoping to get some perspective on my current situation following some of the sound advice posted on this forum to similar situations!
I'm expecting my second LO at the beginning of February and have just found out that the NHS charity for which I have worked for the last 15 months (following redundancy) is to lose half of its funding at the end of this financial year. My boss has indicated that I have a 50: 50 chance of having a job to come back to in August/September next year. What should I do?
It seems unfeasible to look for another job between now and January, when I'd be going to interview very pregnant and not actually taking up any post till August; plus I'd lose my rights to NHS maternity pay. I'd feel better though if I could actually do something to prepare myself for the very real prospect of looking for a job whilst on maternity leave. I am the main wage earner in our household and we couldn't stay in our current house without my earnings - even a lower income would be a struggle.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation and can offer some level headed advice? Especially would welcome advice on any NHS employee's experience that relates to this - someone mentioned to me that there is a positive action policy regarding pregnant employees and employees on maternity leave if I could find another post within the NHS (no mean feat in these turbulent times)? Can anyone shed any light on this?
Pearls of wisdom, nuggets of advice, virtual tea and sympathy all welcomed!