The answer is, unfortunately, yes, you probably should. I am in the same boat and have an expectation to receive the sharp end of the stick eventually. Not that the exit strategy is self-evident...
I am German without an immigration background and wonder about this, too.
If you are living on social welfare, things might actually get a bit tighter in future.
Far from it, I earn too much to be able to get any support from the government. Including the parental leave pay.