Has anyone successfully switched jobs while on maternity leave? I hate my agency right now but need to stick with it to qualify for NY paid family leave. Am struggling to motivate myself to do anything but coast until then and finding myself fantasizing about job hunting during maternity leave. Am I being delusional?

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Totally doable. One caveat though - especially if it’s your first - coming back to work with a newborn is HARD. Coming back to work with a newborn AND navigating the stress and unknowns of a new job? That is a LOT to take on at once. This of course depends on your own personal situation.

I was also looking for a way out and job hunting when I was on mat leave. But I returned to my agency, and as I dipped my toes back into the working world as a 1st time mom, I was grateful to return to a job where I already knew the politics, processes, boundaries I could push, etc. since I had been there a while. Quite frankly, I could coast for a bit when I got back since I was dealing with a lot personally. Once I got the swing of things, it really helped me refocus priorities and identify what I’m willing (or not willing) to do in a future new job now.
Everyone is different, so good luck with your job hunt!

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Yes agree 100%. My first pregnancy was rough, my baby ended up in the hospital for 3 months after being born, and later had medical issues (she’s fine now), but coming back to people who knew and cared about us helped me transition. It was ok to duck out early for doctors appt, etc because they all understood why. I’m pregnant with my second right now and while I want to leave badly, I’m sticking around for a while because I know I’ll be able to coast a bit and I have people who have my back because they’re invested in my family already. Once I get my bearings, depending on whether this kiddo has medical issues, I plan to start looking. But it’s hard the flexibility and work life balance is something I can count on because people care enough to help out and support me. The agency sucks, but the people are still good.

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Another thing to file under, “stuff men don’t have to deal with.”

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