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How to handle a move

mubongomubongo member
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Hi, all! I'm not a SAHM - yet. But I plan to be when our baby is born. This has always been The Plan. Even before DH and I were engaged, this was The Plan. Now there's a wrinkle in The Plan: DH just got a job in a different state, and we're moving.

I am obviously leaving my current job but am unsure if I should look for a job in the new location or not. I only found out that I'm PG this morning, so I understand that anything could happen. If I find a job now, I'll just have to quit in a few months to be home with baby. If I don't find a job, and something happens (e.g., MC), then I'll be sitting around bored, looking lazy to those who don't know The Plan... which will be everybody for at least a couple months.

BTW, I work in higher education finance, so whatever I would be doing wouldn't really be a "disposable" job, and I wouldn't want to burn any bridges with local universities where I might want to work when the LO is off to school and I return to work.

What would you do? How did you handle your departure from the workforce?

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  • Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
    When are you moving?
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  • mubongomubongo member
    Moving in three weeks.
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  • penguingrrlpenguingrrl member
    Given the job market I would not get a job and just use the "I'm still looking" excuse until you're ready to announce a pregnancy. You're right that if you accept a job for a few months you'll really burn a bridge. Besides, given the current job market it may take a long time to find anything even if you weren't looking to leave in 7-8 months.
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  • stephnewsstephnews member
    Can you find a temporary job, such as a seasonal or fill-in part time gig just to make some money to save up and keep you from getting bored? Maybe a temp agency could use someone for a few weeks/months? Then you're making connections and acquaintances in the new place without the long-term commitment of a full-time career.
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