So, I'm 15+ weeks pregnant, and the other day I was approached by the VP of a digital marketing agency that does business with my current company about a job opening they have that she thought I would be interested in... Today, I emailed her back and told her I was pregnant, and that it probably was not an ideal time to change jobs (and I hinted at maternity leave and that I would have to be out for a few months... Basically giving her an "out" before I actually applied). She responded pretty quickly congratulating me, and she said that if I'm interested, the pregnancy isn't a deal breaker for her if it isn't for me. Now, technically I know that you can't NOT hire someone because they're pregnant, but I also was not going to go into the process under false pretenses and spring it on her later. I was kind of surprised that the fact that I would be taking maternity leave in less than 6 months didn't faze her at all.
I really dislike my current job, but I had resigned myself to staying here through the pregnancy, at the very least, because I was not about to start actively looking mid-pregnancy. But this has basically fallen in my lap, and it would be a really good opportunity for me.
This position would be working on one of their major accounts - a well-known international retailer. I would be working at the retailer's HQ, so mostly interacting with the clients. The starting salary is almost double what I make now, the benefits are good, and it could lead to other opportunities for me. On the downside, I'll have an actual commute - not the 8-minute drive I have now.
I guess my question is: Is it crazy to pursue a new job (one that admittedly pays well but will probably be more demanding) mid-pregnancy? Has anyone done it and do you have advice/regrets/etc.? It's not like I'm guaranteed to get the position, but I have a very good shot at it.