I am not able to focus on work from few days and i am pregnant now 3 months completed. Should I better to resign or continue to till I get maternity leave?

Ans: Dear M, Many people are in a space that you are in currently.

The pandemic has created newer challenges that are unfamiliar to most of us.

It is imperative that we adapt to the best of our knowledge and make the best of what is right now.

Having said this, what I can suggest is work on your mind. It isn’t supporting you and what you feed it regularly is the way it will serve you.

So, the decision will be taken by you as you know your skills, knowledge, industry and your finances to arrive at that decision that will take you out from where you are now. But, what I can share is how you can strengthen your mind to make that decision.

1. Start where you are now without harping on what you could have done or should have done. The past is a learning. Learn from it.

2. Write down the pros and cons of staying in the current job, taking a new job and starting a new business. Factor the element of the Pandemic in all the three scenarios

3. Once you know which one is the best for now, begin with telling yourself that you are doing this for a reason.

What is the reason? Managing your home, paying loans etc. Make these responsibilities not an enemy but a friend as it’s not just you but possibly many others who are doing the same

4. Motivation can be from outside or from within you. Tap into both as it comes in handy when a friend keeps you on the right path or you visualize the happiness and comfort that you are seeing yourself and your family in with the decision taken. Meditate for calming the mind if you can.

5. Lastly and most importantly, be grateful for having a job, no matter what it is as there are many who are losing jobs and this is actually a reward for you having one

Life has changing phases and nothing is permanent, so even this phase will give rise to a new and better one. Till then, make the best of this.

Happy Navigating! Have a good life!

Ans: It’s natural to worry about your wife’s future regrets, but the key here is to focus on her immediate well-being. Managing a job, a household, and a child while dealing with back pain is a lot to handle, and if she feels resigning is the best option, supporting her is the right thing to do. However, rather than seeing this as an end to her career, help her frame it as a transition.
Have an open conversation about her long-term plans. If she wants to do an online course and start something new, encourage her to research options before resigning so that she has a clear path forward. Financially, your combined income is strong, but it’s still important to plan for stability. Instead of rushing into a resignation, she could consider options like taking a temporary break, exploring remote work, or reducing work hours before making a final decision.
Your role as a husband is to support her without letting fear cloud your judgment. Trust that she is making the best decision for herself right now. At the same time, ensure that she is thinking ahead so that she doesn’t feel lost once she steps away from her job. By balancing emotional support with practical planning, you can help her transition smoothly without future regrets.

Ans: Consult a lawyer and send a notice to your company.