I am due to go back to work in Sept. Long story but basically last 5 months with work have be horrible (yes I am on maternity leave) - lost my job due to restructuring - been given another job 3 grades lower. I used to manage my prospective line manager (nice)and an increased 1 hr commute due to change of location.
Have fought against all of this as I am sure they can't so what they did but decided to let it ride when stress was getting too much and DS and family life was being adversely affected.
Put in a flexible working request 4 weeks ago. Has been rejected, I can't work what I want and the hrs they want I would have to give up college and have DS in two different sets of childcare (personally I don't think this is fair). Also they could not confirm hrs until 2 weeks before I am due to go back, hence affecting nursery placements etc.
I am about to tell them I'm not going back but I am so worried I will regret it. Not worried about staying at home - will make the best of it and I am lucky enough to financially be able to do it (will have to cut back but should be ok). I am worried about my career and wil I be able to find another job - so many people seem to have trouble.
Like I said I am studying for a profession which will take another 3 yrs so I am only filling in time really until I am qualified.
I am very confused and need some help at putting my head straight. DH has been great and has assured me the only reason I would be going back is for the money. But what about the career aspect.