In need of advice about a potential job opportunity

EVPwed

Hi everyone! So I've been a lurker until now but decided to come out of hiding because I need your ladies advice!! I'm a FTM due at the end on May.

I currently have a job that I like with great coworkers and decent liveable pay. But it was never my intention to make this job a permanent career. It was always suppose to be a place holder until my dream job opened up. Today, I was just contacted by a friend who said there may be an opportunity at her company next year. They would want me to work as a temp for 6 months and then there is a possibility of a position but it is not guaranteed and there are a lot of politics. This job is my dream job and the company hasn't hired since 2008. However, I would really be taking a gamble because I would be giving up my current job with hopes that the temp position will turn into something more. If it doesn't, I will end up unemployed and DH and I can't afford for me to be a SAHM for very long. Also, if I lose my job, the likelihood of finding a similar one with the same pay would be slim since I've worked my way up. With LO on its way in 6 months, its definitely a gamble. What would you do? Take a risk or wait it out? DH says its my call.

lgsdesigner

Temp to perm jobs usually go to perm if you are a good fit. I say go for it. If it's really your dream job....then don't let it slip between your fingers. GL!

rivieramaya

When would the temp job start? The timing would be really tricky with your maternity leave and there's a chance you would be left without any pay while on your leave or a job to return to. I agree with PP that it's worth trying to get an interview to get more information and discuss your opportunities and concerns.

samiamagirl

Do the interview. If this opportunity comes up it wouldn't be a bad thing to at least give that a shot. Just because you interview doesn't mean you're going to get/have to take an offer.

Keep in mind though, it may be a long hiring process. Some places take upwards to 3 months. So by the time you're hired for a temporary position, you may only have 3 months left until the baby.

Also, don't say anything about your pregnancy. Physically it may be pretty obvious, but until an offer is on the table don't make it a topic of the interview process. It's illegal for them to ask or make any decisions based on a pregnancy.