I am due back at work early September and I don't know what to do. The area I work in has just had a review and restructure and morale is low and not a nice environment to go back to. Before I went on maternity leave, my boss told me that I could do whatever I liked re coming back part time but I have been informed by the new EO that I can only return part time until DD is one and then I have to be full time. DH and I are not buying a house just yet so we have money in the bank and could afford to take time out to be with DD plus we want to try for another baby next year. We still haven't got a place at child care so there is a real possibility that we won't get in anywhere anyway. If I resign my long service leave will be paid out which is a nice plus. I have been looking to see if any part time positions are being advertised at the same place but nothing at my level. sigh. Don't get me started on DH situation but I guess these days job security is a thing of the past.

I guess I am just writing this down to clear my head but I worry about all kinds of things like when will be be able to afford to buy a house if I'm not working, we will have to start watching what we spend our money on and I'll have to be more active to have adult contact and DD play dates.

I saw a post from Fionas who said "there will always be money ready to be earnt but you can't wind back the clock and regain time with your baby". After reading this, I think I have almost made my mind up.