Not going back....

[Moulder86]

I know it's early days but I've told work today that I am unsure as to whether I will be returning to work. I don't think it was the wrong decision but at the same time I'm thinking maybe I should have left it a bit longer............

What do you think?

I'm also thinking during the time I won't be working (about 5 yrs) that I can train to actually go into a job I'll enjoy once bubs starts school. I was thinking something to do with History but couldn't think of anything job wise that History would help with.

Neway I'll stop rambling now. Hope you are all well + bumps.

Stace xx

 

[Vickie]

I had a full-time job early on in my pregnancy that was extremely high stress and long hours, I quit it and am now doing temp work. Works out quite well for me actually, brings in a little extra cash but also allows me to have a few days off every week.

As for the history degree, I majored in history in University!! I love the subject, although I do know what you mean about jobs within the field, they aren't the best paying jobs out there but at least you'd be doing something you loved.

 

[Moulder86]

Until my tenancy's up in April, I can't afford to go temping although I didn't think about it. I wouldn't be starting my maternity leave until end May/June time.....but how does temping effect your SMP??

Well at the moment I don't have a history qualification of any sort but I thought it's something I could do whilst I'm off with bubs and at the same time train for a new job but I'm just unsure as to what I'd do.......

Stace xx

 

[Firsttimer]

im giving up work 4 weeks before my due date need the money really as I think maternity pay is shit.

 

[reallytinyamy]

I had a full-time job early on in my pregnancy that was extremely high stress and long hours, I quit it and am now doing temp work. Works out quite well for me actually, brings in a little extra cash but also allows me to have a few days off every week.

Was being pregnant a problem when you joined an agency? I may have to do that but I'm worried that they won't take me on because of the pregnancy

 

[Always&4ever]

I worked and studied fulltime until I got to 32weeks

 

[jenny873]

i think if u leave ur job u lose entitlement to smp off employer but sometimes you can still get it off the job centre. u will have to have a look on the website x