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I have been a teacher for 12 years. I was at the same school in Brisbane for all this time. I had been promoted into leadership, I had lots of control over my work and was quite happy and fulfilled.
We decided to move to the Sunshine Coast and while I love living here, I hate my job. I am so unhappy! The staff are super friendly but I just don't feel happy there.
My income has been our stable support all of this time. I do make more than my husband. My child started prep at this school this year and she loves it.
I've tried talking to hubby but he sees the benefits of working there- and there are a lot of benefits. But I am so unhappy! I cry all the time and I get filled with dread just thinking about it. It is causing anxiety. I can't 'suck it up' anymore. I have no idea what to do!!
It doesn't help that I am 12 weeks pregnant either!
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Is it that you are possible suffering pre-natal depression?
I think the ultimate reality check is that you probably won't be able to go back to your last job and no matter where you go, nothing would compare and you will find yourself unhappy in some aspect. It's very important first and foremost that you look after yourself and bubs so I'd start by seeing a doctor and chatting about how you are feeling. I'm not sure what the maternity leave is like in QLD but I know here in Vic we keep the job position for 5 years in teaching if we choose to extend our leave (unpaid). Could you possibly take your maternity leave at 33 weeks or so and then apply over that period for new positions?
Is there more to it then this particular job? Or is it the actual career?
I loved my job before kids but after I had my first, I just didn't enjoy it, it didn't make me happy. And I have only just realised it's because I want to do something else all together.
I'd suggest talking to your doctor if the anxiety is consuming. And really getting to the bottom of things with what you really want. You deserve to be happy and it is time to stop "sucking it up" because that isn't fair on you.
Seems odd that its all great, your kid goes there, but you dread it? What else is going on? Is it more about the lifestyle you want with a preppy and a new baby?make a plan and it sounds like a change will be a good thing.