Hi all,
So I work as a TA at a gorgeous little primary school. The kids are lovely, the staff are lovely, I'm really happy and settled there. BUT, the pay is awful (as it is for all TAs) and it's a long drive from my house meaning a lot of extra money spent on fuel etc. Just before Christmas I was offered a role as a TA at another school much closer to home, and on higher pay, so I felt unable to say no really based on how much better off I'd be financially. I accepted the job even though I'm devastated to leave my current school.
However, I discovered earlier this week that I'm pregnant. I'm delighted, as we miscarried in Sept so I feel very grateful, but obviously a little nervous given our recent loss. When I was pregnant with my now 2yo I was severely sick and needed a lot of time off work so I'm nervous about joining a new school, new team, and basically having to be off sick all the time - and then going on mat leave within a few months!!
I really don't know what to do. Do I still take the new job? On the one hand, the extra money of the new job would be a huge advantage, but what if they're not supportive of my situation? At least I know where I work currently would offer me all the support I need emotionally etc. But then again, if this pregnancy sadly does end in loss again, would I regret throwing the opportunity away to work somewhere more convenient, and with higher pay?
My heads in a total muddle about it all!! What do you all think? Thank you xxx