I took a job at a hospital to hopefully continue to grow on the management side of things since I've been patient facing in private practice for over 12 years. The commute has been terrible but I pushed through for the pay and potential. Then I found out I was pregnant. It's been 6 months now and I'm so drained and my boss has not been flexible with Dr accommodations. They cut my hours and refused to let me have any remote days and it all just feels toxic. HR dismissed my complaints.
I have 1 month until my due date then I get like 7 weeks leave.. (STD and leave of absence combined with no FMLA).
I honestly don't want to go back but since I've already dealt with discrimination and a not so great experience while being pregnant I'm scared they will expect me to pay back my leave if I don't return.
I was actively looking for jobs but now I feel like I'm stuck. After 12 years in healthcare and getting my MHA I hate my job and I'm exhausted.
This will be my third child and I feel defeated.
Should I stop applying for jobs until i go back from maternity leave? Or just continue?
Can they fire me if they find out I am applying while on leave?