Wsmfp88
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Lot's of thoughts on this. The first is, don't agonize over the timing. I did this, and as luck had it, it took me 16 months to get pregnant the second time. Completely shot my "perfect timing" down the drain. I ended up getting pregnant during my last year of NP school, took boards 1 week before graduating and had my second child 2 months later. I had already accepted an NP position and they very graciously held the spot until my standard 12 week maternity leave was over. I have numerous colleagues who got pregnant very quickly after starting their new NP jobs and it was never an issue. All of them also were able to take the 12 weeks of maternity leave despite not meeting FMLA work length requirements. I think employers realize that young female FNP's will possibly get pregnant and take leave at some point during their employment and don't think twice about it. It's extremely common. When you say maternity leave is not as generous, what do you mean? Your job is protected for up to 16 weeks provided you have worked there 12 months under FMLA. There is no variation in that, perhaps some places give you more? We're now trying for our 3rd- I'm coming up on my 1 year FNP anniversary so I can chime in on 'waiting a little bit and then getting pregnant'. At this point, I have gained a little bit of confidence in my role and don't battle the imposter syndrome anymore, I feel a bit more settled as an NP, my routine, the work/life balance, etc. and feel like it's as good a time as any to get pregnant and god willing have a maternity leave. I'll take 12 weeks again this time and won't think twice about it. That's my experience if it helps at all, but my thought is- do what makes YOU happy. Ready for a family? Start trying now, it'll happen when it happens and the rest of life will rearrange to make it all fit. Just enjoy it!
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Thanks for that info- I didn’t realize the 30 day thing, that is helpful! Plus, I haven’t received any funds yet so nothing to pay back yet... i just don’t want to breach and then not find another job. The most rational thing I can think of is to wait until I find something else in case I do just bite the bulletin and stay in this position for 2 years. I’ve been with this company for almost 5 years, so this situation is super *** but Unfortunately very characteristic for them. Crappy* I guess the platform didn’t like the word I used
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Anyone know the deal with breaching your contract? I know you have to repay the money given plus some crazy interest rate, but the contract is pretty vague about it. I should get the funds deposited soon... Here's the deal- 1 week after being awarded NCLRP, the FQHC I work for changed my role (women's health to all primary care) and then told me I'd be traveling between 3 clinics, 1 of them is an hour away! I'm seriously considering finding another job. The pay at this job is really low, so the loan repayment was necessary, but not so necessary if I find a higher paying job. Market is tight here, but have seen some urgent care and retail health openings. Any insight? Opinions please!
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