First on the way, debating starting a job hunt. Is it worth it or should I stick it out, go through PAT leave, look after?

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If the paternity leave is meaningful, and you’ve built up goodwill and political capital at your firm, I would stay for now.

You don’t want to be trying to prove yourself at work when you’re trying to figure out how to be a father. Use that goodwill to buy yourself some WLB in year 1.

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Generally speaking this is very valuable advice. Listen to it unless you are cold-hearted enough to achieve your professional aspirations (not-judging, I am the latter and ignored this advice more than once).

Agree with MD1, and since my firm allows 3 months of internal roles with no cut to pay I’ve barely worked past 5 since finishing leave in December

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Most firms (like mine) will hire you and you can immediately take leave so I don’t think you have to NOT look right now. If you hate your job and 100% going to move on, you have way more time now then you will after the kid is born. Just make sure you find a firm that gives you some leave so that’s not off the table.

The first year is a doozy though. So just balance how you will react to starting somewhere new (are you ok coasting a little at a new place? Prioritizing family) versus your current work life balance. If you aren’t mentally stimulated today but your WLB is fine, I would absolutely stay put. If current job is soul crushing hours and won’t change after taking leave, it’s worth looking now IMO.

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