Staying at a job for maternity leave

[Lizzyblue]

I have recently had a miscarriage, my first pregnancy which I'm heartbroken about. I'm in a good job, so I know I should feel lucky, but I'm very unhappy and want to leave.

We want to TTC again soon, however the idea of staying in my job for at least another years pains me. It took us a year to get pregnant and God knows how long it may take to get pregnant again, and I'm still recovering from the miscarriage emotionally.

The only thing keeping me at this job is that their maternity pay is amazing, whereas if I leave and sods law get pregnant quickly I risk not as good maternity pay. Feel conflicted and trapped.

Any advice?

Move - conflicted and trapped is not a good place for you to feel relaxed and get pregnant. The company you are with when you get pregnant is likely to be the place you stay for a few years - too hard to move in between kids - make it a good one!

Move. If you get pregnant before you are entitled to anything then view it as a blessing that you were lucky enough to get pregnant so quickly again. If it takes longer, you’re in a job you love and you get enhanced pay