After going through 5 egg retrievals, a myomectomy, 1 FET that ended in a chemical, my Dad whom I was very close too suddenly and unexpectantly passing, buying and building a new home (all this in the last 1.5 years) my husband and I are FINALLY 5 weeks pregnant from our most recent FET. I know, still early, but we are celebrating the small wins.
I need advice as to what my next steps should be career wise. Luckily, I'm in a job where it pays in the low 6 figures, it's fully remote, not much oversight and I can basically plan my schedule. Also, my current job offers 7 months maternity at full salary. I was recently reached out to by a competitor, offering 80k more than I already make and the job would still be remote. My husband doesn't care whether I take the new job or not but it appeals to me because it is a more senior role, and my current job, there are no promotion opportunities if I don't move - which I can't because of my husband's job as he is the main breadwinner.
Now I'm wondering if changing jobs would be too much pressure for my situation. I'm still not out of the "danger zone" with this pregnancy, and let's say it doesn't go well, I would be back to doing more FETs. Could my schedule at the new company handle that? Or what if everything goes to plan and I'm a new Mom, would the new company offer 7 months off as well without my job being at risk as I would be a new employee? At my current company, I've been there 7 years and am confident my position would not be at risk should I have a child.
I would love any advice you have to offer. Typically, this is what I'd ask my Dad, but obviously that is no longer an option.