Career switch

Anyone switch careers after giving birth? What are some of the more understanding and forgiving industries to go to? I love my job but bosses and colleagues are not the most understanding. Except for mc during gynae appointments, I did not take any other leave even when I fell sick. These are pre-planned, and I’m required to work from home too. Performance bonus and annual increment based on past year work, but I’m penalised as I won’t be around for a few months in 2020 (ML), and this will also affect my performance appraisal in 2021.

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I’m very tempted to take a year break or so. After all, baby’s milestones once missed I can never turn back. However, I’m worried that I may not be able to get a job when I’m ready to return. I have a friend who quit to look after her kid. Been a few years, she only managed to get part time job or covering for people going on maternity.

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