Hi... Would like to get some advice pls. I work in a retail company that ends quite late at night. I work shift hours, have been here for more than 5 years, currently pregnant and unable to perform actively as I am not so stable at times. Before being pregnant, I was channeled for a career advancement to become a manager. However, when the new HOD took over, and when I got pregnant, things doesn't seem to work out as planned and I hear talks that I should apply for a lateral movement instead because the new HOD has plans to bring in other people. I do not know if I should continue or just look for a new job in a different company. I somehow feel confuse and slightly cheated. I would love to continue still. My second question pondering in my mind is that will it be a good decision if I were to move to a new company and maybe take up office hours job since I am having my baby soon - more balanced lifestyle, can spend quality time with family, etc. I am just so lost and these issues are bugging me.

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Does your current company provide maternity leave and maternity benefits? If so, I reckon you just continue working at your current job and revisit the idea of finding a new job after you've given birth and done the ML. The economy is not so good now and it might not be as easy to look for a new job especially if you're pregnant. If I were you, I'd do my job to the best of my ability and focus on having a healthy and safe pregnancy. Don't worry about this for now -- having a steady income and healthy pregnancy should be your priority for now. Everything else can wait after baby has arrive.

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