My daughter has just turned 16 months and I went back to work after a year of maternity leave. I was never intending to return to my old job as I didn't really like it anymore and luckily within 2 weeks of going back i got a new one.
I've been in my new job for over 2 months and although it's better than my old one it still doesn't feel quite right.
I ideally wanted somewhere I could progress (my main reason for leaving last job) and although I was told there was scope to move upwards I don't think I've got it in me in this role. It's quite a complex job and I don't feel I will have enough experience in the timescale to progress as quickly as I'd like. Also the hours mean that I can't come in early or stay late (due to nursery times) so I am unable to take on more if others are struggling (which I would expect would be required if I wanted to progress)
There is an initial 3 month probation and an extended probation until the 6 month mark.
Well my dilemma is do I stick it out when I feel like I won't be able to progress how I wanted to.
Also, we'd like to try for a second child within the next 6 months and I don't want to start trying while in probation so I feel I either need to stay put and start trying once probation is over or I need to leave soon so that I have enough time to settle and get through probation at a new job.
I also find my current hours draining and really feel if I was working a bit closer to nursery/home and worked slightly better hours it would make life so much easier.