Leave of absence, quit job, or tough it out?

[Happy Lemming]

I was just thinking if you purchased a small sized kit, then it would be the small size you want. Board A into Slot B, nail it done. And when you are done with it, GF#1 can have her own space or it can be used for storage. Or you can have it delivered fully assembled, just plop it down, move in a desk and your good to go.

 

They have all sizes of "She Shed" and you can decorate and personalize it for you first, then GF#1.

[major_merrick]

I doubt that would work for us, but it is definitely a nice idea. I'm unable to wield a hammer at this point, or I might try a project of my own. We're probably going to be looking at a house addition, or a purchase of a small fixer-upper kind of place. There's actually three of us that need work space, as Wife #2 has her own stuff to do as well.

[alphamale]

i say quit the job. assuming you are all set savings wise

[major_merrick]

I'm definitely set financially. I've got multiple years' income saved, plus the proceeds from a nice house that I owned outright and sold. I kind of want to keep working, though, for a couple of reasons. I feel somewhat useless in terms of domestic skills, and I like the safety that having an independent income gives my family. I also like the thought of building a small fortune that I can leave to my kids. There's also the added benefit of being able to buy the luxury items I want, like adding another vehicle just because.

 

So, I'm looking at cutting back and changing things up, rather than totally quitting. I'm hoping that working from home a couple days a week and then going in to work once or twice a week will work out.

[Tagalz]

I'm about 7 months pregnant, and I'm having a really hard time continuing to work. I don't love my job, but I don't dislike it either. I like earning my own money.

 

On the other hand, if I quit my job and stay home, I know I won't be able to get my career back - I'm tied to my location and I just won't be able to find something as good as what I have now. If I stop work temporarily I will have time to decide, but if I quit, I lose that and can never get it back. There's also the idea that I could start something in the way of a business on my own later on with the money I've saved, or work at our family business that I'm not currently involved in. Since we aren't monogamous, I have childcare already taken care of since we have a partner who stays home.

 

Behind all of this is the fact that I'm absolutely exhausted. Pregnancy has been the most draining experience of my life. I have zero energy to get up in the morning and go to work. In spite of that, I'd like to have more children if I can (although I'm not sure I will be able to). I work in a male-dominated technical field, so if I end up pregnant again I'm not sure I will be very welcome in the workplace if I have to have others taking over my duties.

 

I have no idea what to do at this point, and I'm going to have to make this decision in the next 2-3 weeks.

 

Seems you are in a tough situation. I would not advice you to quit the job. Talk to the manager and come up with a suggestion that you are working less than u used too. If he agrees then it’s all good but if he don’t then use your paid vacation. If you feel that working less don’t help then you could work in your family business.

 

Also! You could search for another job meanwhile

Oh I just saw that you posted this awhile ago. How is it going now?