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Hi :) I am in the same position you are. I really don't enjoy my job much anymore and am burnt out but I have AWESOME insurance and maternity coverage. So, I am planning on just sticking it out because we need the insurance coverage for when I'm pregnant and for delivery. Also, I would hate to start a new job now, and after only a couple months or less tell them I'm pregnant...then the bulk of the time there I am a hot mess...THEN leave after baby comes...I just don't see that as being the greatest referance on a resume. I am planning on leaving too after I have our first so, I am just going to stick it out. Was thinking too, that once I GET pregnant, even though I'll have to be working for 9 more mths/probably 8 when I find out...I will be able to see a light at the end of the tunnel and KNOW when I can leave. Plus, I think once you get pregnant you will be so pre-occupied by tracking your pregnancy and getting ready for the baby, you probably wont think too much about your work. :)

I think when ttc stress puts a burden on you and it hinders conception. Since your job is a big source of stress, that is something you should be free of. However, you didn't mention your age or results of your health screening. Delaying pregnancy might result in finding yourself having to try even more for conceiving like in my situation. I think what you should do is get yourself and your partner checked by a specialist (in case you didn't yet) and make sure everything is fine to go with your and partner's results while you still have a good insurance coverage and make your decision based on the results.

Jmh1011 it sounds like you are in the same boat as me. I agree that once I am pregnant it won't be so bad because I will see a light at the end of the tunnel and know I won't have to work here that much longer... I just worry about the "what if" it takes us a long time to conceive... the thought of being stuck here for a lot longer is not pleasing at all. I think I will definitely give it another month tho and see what happens. I was really hoping this was our month, but maybe the next will be.

Palomanegra, I am 31 and my partner is 42. This is the first time I have ever ttc. I have been on BC since I was 16 with the exception of 1 month about 5 years ago that I came off to see what would happen, when I was not having sex so I didn't have to worry about pregnancy. I know the job is a source of stress for sure, that is why it is such a hard decision for me. My insurance is decent as far as the maternity coverage, but it's not that great for everything else. I'm not sure if it even covers the specialist to get checked, and I'm pretty sure that my partners insurance does not cover him being checked either.

Hmmm...yeah, I would agree with just waiting at least a little longer to see if you get pregnant since this is only your second month TTC. Another thing to think about is...starting a new job IS very stressful for a lot of people. You are learning new things all the time and might feel a little anxious and less confident for a while. So even though you hate your job now and that may cause a lot of stress...you may end up still being in a stressful situation for a while at your new job just because it's new...Just a thought! However, if you can find a job that you think you will really enjoy and it has better benefits and insurance than your current job...it just might be worth it! Just brainstorming with you!! :)

This is very true. A new job would probably come with its own stress. Plus, like you, I would worry about starting a new job, then getting pregnant and being a hot mess the whole time I worked at a new place. One of the good things about the place I work is that it is very lax. If I need to come in late or leave early it's no big deal. That kind of flexibility is hard to find. I just know that I can't stay here forever with the burnout I am experiencing. So many things to consider. Thank you for your input. :)

2 months of TTC isn't very long. Finding a new job can be stressfull. TTC is also very stressfull. Nowadays good Maternity Ins is hard to come by. It sounds like you have a good job; especially being there 7 yrs. I would focus more on what exactly is burning you out. If you're like me...I just keep adding tasks and things to my already busy schedule. You may want to write down everything you do on a daily basis and figure out what exactly is overwhelming or repetitive. Fix it from there or at least bring it to someone's attention. I did this and took the huge list of tasks to the boss who then decided I could hire someone. That person couldn't even keep up...so I ended up hiring 2 people. Point being; stay where you are.

Packie, I know what is causing my burnout but unfortunately there is nothing I can do about that part. Management will not consider hiring anyone else, in fact, they laid a lady off last year and dumped the biggest part of her job on top of my already full time job, with no extra compensation. This combined with some other blatant unfairness in the office, and the fact that my job has gotten way more complicated due to added rules over the past few years is what is causing my stress. However, I am trying to weigh the pros and cons because you are right, I have been here a long time and I do have decent maternity coverage....

Just remember cdd1981, that you know best!!! It's healthy to talk it out on discussion boards like this, but at the end of the day, you know what's best for you! :) Baby dust!!

Also remember that if you quit your job it doesn't always mean you will find a job right away it could be months before you find another job and that will put added stress on you. And you can't guarantee that the new company you work for is going to be stress free or even give you good insurance. You have only been ttc for 2 months that is not a long time I say stick it out. Good Luck Sweetie :)