So I know there's been about a million conversations lately about when to tell people, but I'm really in a pickle with this one! I'm a speech therapist and I contract with the schools, and my contract for next school year is due next Friday! I'm only 5 weeks along and my boss is about the last person I want sharing her awkward half sincere condolences if something happens to this baby. I DON'T want to tell her yet...would it be dishonest to sign the contract and then tell her in a few weeks? Surely it's possible to not know you're pregnant at 6 weeks, right?
Re: Don't want to tell my boss, but have to sign a contract...
This exactly!
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Yeah, actually the biggest issue is that they pay me the same amount year round based on my number of contracted days. So if I get paid the full amount for too many months and then cut my contracted days short, I will end up owing them money at the end of the school year.
I am also a teacher and signed my contract already. As PP's have said...it is totally plausible to not know you are pregnant so early on. Also, it is illegal to fire someone based upon pregnancy.
ETA: Missed a word!
Just do the math, open up a separate bank account and set aside whatever you will owe right when you get paid. Act like you never received the extra money...