My family and I have recently moved towns, and at the same time I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant. Hubby and I are over the moon about our impending arrival, but I'm concerned because I have to find a new job due to the move.
I have an interview lined up next week for the exact same position I do now, just with a different company. Just want opinions on whether I should tell the employer during the interview that I'm 10 weeks pregnant, or wait and see if I get the job and then tell them?
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I wouldn't tell them. Its none of their business this early on and realistically its not something they need to consider when making their decision... You need to put you and your family before the company as your familys interests and having food on the table\bills paid is your priority.
Sorry but how is it not there business? If they are looking to hire a long term employee and they give her the job and she says sorry I'm here for 6mths then on leave.
That's not fair
She's.not even at the end of her first trimester, it's nobody business! And unless.you're not familiar with anti discrimination pregnancy can't be used as a reason not to employ someone- so, still none of their.business whether they're looking.for long term or not. Plus, this IM might take 12months leave then return to the company and stay for 10years. Or they could give me a not pregnant lady, the job and I could leave in 6months.... so as you can see, non of their business as it has no bearing on their ability to make a decision..
Congratulations on the baby. I have to say through As an employer I would be really annoyed if I wasn't told and hired someone and was then told! I'm sorry it will suck for you but it's not fair on the company and if its a small town you may get a bad name from it if you start work and then tell them you are leaving in 6 mths to have a baby
Tell them- yes you should absolutely! Thats my opinion anyway. Honesty is important. Say that in your interview.
Yes I'd tell them. As a former employer Id be furious.
From my experience I would tell them. I got a job in a alarge company and told them on the next visit to do uniforms, the woman literally said, ' well we can't discriminate' the boss was way less welcoming and I was rostered on impossible shifts and there was no discussion about it, they got rid of me. The next job I told her in the callfor an interview, said I don't want to waste your time or mine, she had no issues at all, lots of mums work there and they were fully supportive I got the job and the they actually were really supportive the whole time.
I know you don't have to tell, but you might as well find someone who will support you it'll make it a lot easier for you.
At interview they should find out if you are the best fit for the job...if you want to talk to them beforehand (which you are under no obligation to do), you could talk at time of offer and be up front. You can then have more of a conversation but they then want you for the position.