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steeping down jobs after maternity

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confusedmummy123 · 07/04/2015 20:04

Hi just wanting peoples' thoughts if poss. I currently work three days in a pharmacy and have a little boy. We are expecting a girl in Aug and with built up holidays am hoping to finish work end of June|beginning of July. I find the pharmacy work really stressful and no longer enjoy it. This has been going on for some time. I would have happily never gone back to that field of work after first maternity leave. On the other hand on my job I am lucky enough to now and again work on the health care counter. I am a happier and more confident person in this role. I plan to ask my manager if I can work in this role after maternity. It will be less money but have weighed it up and done sums and we will manage. Do you think I am silly in stepping down a role? I'm sure people I have mentioned it to think this and think its daft that I am giving up what I currently do. All I can see though is that I am happier in the other role and me been a happier mum is surely the better outcome? I also suffer from anxiety which working in pharmacy exasperates. I am going to be busy with two under threes so I Want to be able to enjoy my work when I go not feel sick with anxiety. Any thoughts?

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DragonsCanHop · 07/04/2015 21:07

Is there an available position for you to take on the health care desk?

I totally understand the anxiety, pressure and young DC mix. Stepping down for now doesn't mean stepping down forever and you can always keep your hand in when needed.

Good luck.

confusedmummy123 · 07/04/2015 21:47

I thought that. I can always help out when needed. Problem is I don't want to do it anymore and definitely want something different

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DragonsCanHop · 07/04/2015 22:10

The question is whether there is a position on the health desk for you to fill when you return?

confusedmummy123 · 07/04/2015 22:12

I'm hoping there is. Its a big company and am prepared to travel to other shops if necessary

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