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New teaching job/having a baby
Has anyone done this? How terrible is it stress-wise?
FWIW--I am debating working one more year as a sub knowing that we are ttc this summer...but I don't want to miss opportunities for jobs just because I am hoping to be pregnant. I also wouldn't want to take maternity leave in my new classroom, but there is a small window to try for a summer baby. I know only I can make this decision but WWYD? Would you take the job for better pay or wait it out one more year? I feel a little deceitful interviewing while potentially being pregnant or having to miss the end of the year possibly.
Re: New teaching job/having a baby
Obviously you should do what is going to be right for you and your family, but if there are not any medical reasons why you are trying for a baby right away, it might be worth waiting until you find a full-time teaching job and are there for a full school year before TTC.
That gives you some protection in a variety of ways - first, you'll have a full year of credibility and goodwill built up in your current job, so you would be able to avoid some of the stress of having to deal with your pregnancy at the same time as starting a new job (especially if you're fighting morning sickness or taking lots of time off for doctor appointments).
Also, in most cases, you're not eligible for maternity leave unless you've been in the job for a full year first (at least, this is the case with FLMA) - so having a year of employment before TTC would give you some more flexibility, especially in timing, so that when you're ready to try for a baby, you won't feel the same time pressure of trying to have a summer baby.
Best of luck to you, it sounds like you're going through some very exciting moments in your life right now!!! I hope everything works out wonderfully for you.
Great advice! That is something to consider as well. I appreciate the insight.
Best of luck with your arrival!
Eh, it's so hard to say. I had so many issues with IF that it took 5 years to get pregnant. Had I waited for the perfect job until after I had a baby, I woudl've been waiting a loooong time. I hate to admit it, but I do think it would reflect badly on a new teacher. In my state, you can be non-renewed for the first 3 years without any reason. If you take a maternity leave in the first year, the school is paying for your sub for the time you're out plus your maternity time off (assuming you're using some sick days). I wouldn't want to give my school a reason to not rehire me after only a year.
I'm just nervous about these sorts of things. I was laid off while pregnant. I was eventually rehired (2 weeks before the year began).
im pregnant and in my 2nd full year of teaching. i am lucky enough to have a principal who is very supportive. however, these days they are cutting teachers left and right in order to save money. its always going to be stressful. right now i am hoping i am not going to be laid off for september.
i think you need to do whats right for you and your family. its hard to take maternity leave in your first year.
good luck
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You have to do what is right for you...
That said, I just had a baby in my sixth year of teaching. Our maternity benefit requires us to use saved up sick time to cover your leave. Regardless of how much leave you saved, however, you can only take a set amount of time paid. If you are non-tenured in my district you can only take four weeks paid -- but obviously, you are going to be out at least 6-8 weeks, meaning a portion of the time is unpaid and you will owe for your health insurance during that time. At the very least, I'd want a full year under my belt first...Also, having a baby in your first year is looked upon negatively -- be that right or wrong.
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What are you looking at?
I think most schools/principals are okay with teachers taking off to have babies. I know my friend was interviewing (as a new teacher) when she was heavily pregnant and no one batted an eye. As far as it being difficult, I don't think it would be that much more stressful than a long term sub job. But I think teaching in general is stressful and I can't imagine still teaching and having kids- I will never go back to teaching! Anyway, I guess I wasn't cut out for it.
Good luck to you!
I'd really encourage you to establish yourself at a full-time job before you had a baby. Not only are the issues about maternity leave valid, but your first year of teaching is tough. That being said - I'd rather endure that while pregnant than while I have an infant/toddler at home. I think it would be very overwhelming to begin a new teaching job with a baby at home. If you are set on ttc now, I would still encourage you to find a full-time position now if you can. Even if you have to take some unpaid time off, you'll still be making more than if you were a substitute, and you'll have the toughest year over with before baby comes along!
Good luck!