Bit distraught at the moment. Just venting I guess.
I’m in a job that is absolutely ruining me at the moment- I’ve been severely depressed since joining and hated every minute of it (and I’ve only been there for 9 months). I know it’s a privilege to have a job, and I am thankful.
I’m 12 weeks pregnant and received an offer from a company. I disclosed my situation to the talent agent. She’s called me to ask me to think carefully about taking the role as it’s an incredible high pressure environment. I’ll be very very fortunate to receive 4 months paid maternity- and then it’ll be back to a 5 day work week.
I’m having a cry. I don’t think she’s convincing me to decline the job; I think she’s trying to warn me. I know the job will be demanding- but I’m so desperate to leave my current environment. Originally my plan was to spend 2 years at my current job so that I can have a child, but I’m so over it and hate it all.
Just feeling a bit sad that as women we can’t have both; and feeling sorry for my baby as I won’t be able to spend a lot of time with her during the week. Furthermore, the job market in my country is an absolute mess- our unemployment is sky high- and it’s taken me 9 months of applying to jobs to get this far. Added frustration towards my husband who doesn’t want to step up in his career.
Disclaimer: I’m very thankful for my position and I know many have bigger problems. I’m sorry if this hurts or offends anyone.