Have you ever considered taking a different role than what you usually would because you’re planning on getting pregnant?

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I did this. Quickly realized it wasn’t in my DNA to slow down and my achiever personality wouldn’t change as I became a mother. Within two weeks I expressed to my supervisor how bored I was.

Fortunately, when I was choosing the new role- it was with the intention of having less duties- but it was also with the intention of choosing a supervisor and company who aligned more closely with my personal beliefs. It ended up working in my benefit because they quickly recognized how capable I was and created new positions to accommodate my skill set. This doesn’t happen everywhere, as I am likely an exception to the rule.

Moral of the story: Don’t hold yourself back, but rather, choose a role with a supervisor and company who have values that align with your personal beliefs. You’ll find it a lot easier to work, and come back to work, when you feel like part of the purpose.

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As long as you are doing it for the right reasons eg for you and your well-being! I think it’s fine. Only you know the answer to that. Being a parent/ or planning on doesn’t mean you need to not be you and take a step back all the hard work you have already put in! As the saying goes “may you have the confidence of a mediocre white man” 😍

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No but I stayed in a not so great job just for the excellent maternity leave (plus I had a ton of PTO saved up). I took every bit and then I bailed for a job/role I actually wanted.

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Hell no

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Not when I was pregnant, but now that I have a 6mo old, absolutely. There’s no way I’m going back to traveling 4 days/wk.

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I partially took an entirely different job

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No, but I suppose it would depend on what the new role is and if I’d like it. It would also depend on how physically taxing or stressful the typical role is.

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Yes! I actually ended up switching industries completely from the culinary world go moving into a corporate environment.

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