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How to tell your boss?

I work in an office for 3 guys as their assistant. My husband and I are not pregnant yet (I don't think...) but I am trying to prepare myself on how to tell them. I think it would be important to tell them all at the same time, but I don't want to freak them all out by calling them all in the office together and have them think I am quitting, but I'd rather not announce it to the whole office. I want to come up with a plan for while I am out, and present that to them, but it really all depends on if they hire someone else to help out. Should I present a plan up front or just let them know I am working on something and allow their in-put?

Re: How to tell your boss?

  • I didn't tell work until I was past my first tri both times, and I'm friends w/my boss.  You are pregnant for 9mos- there is plenty of time after the first tri to come up with a plan.  Just a note- I think it's very unprofessional to come in bla
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  • imageMelRC117:
    I would say if its a big enough office, let them figure it out. They should have input/final say especially if its t
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  • I told my direct boss right away (he's a huge part of my support system and can help keep my anxiety low). After my first u/s I then told the other 2 bosses.
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    Holy cart before horse.

     

    Seriously.  Get pg first, then worry

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  • I think it is important to think things like this through - you seem to be quite prepared like myself! My husband and I are  also TTC and I am constantly thinking about what I'll do when I'm pregnant If for nothing el

  • WOOT!!  Hear that IFers???  Positive thinking is the key to getting pregant! 

    WHY DIDN'T YOU TRY THAT BEFORE????????

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    WOOT!!  Hear that IFers???  Positive thinking is the key to getting pregant! 

    WHY DIDN

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    WOOT!!nbsp; Hearnbsp;that IFers???nbsp; Positive thinking is the key to getting pregant!nbsp;
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  • My office is quite casual. That is why I was thinking of doing it then. Their meetings are over sandwiches and talk about what is going on in the office (ways to make it more fun, improve productivity etc) 

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  • I just want to say that I meant nothing by my post on thinking positive. I just don't like people being mean to one another. Why should we attack each other when we are all aiming

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    I just want to say that I meant nothing by m

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    TTC #1 since August 2011

    My Blog

    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

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    TTC #1 since August 2011

    My Blog

    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

  • I don't care if no one sees this as bullying. You are upsetting me by saying such horrible stuff about me and my family. So in my eyes you are bullying me.

    You have also called me trashy now too. You have no idea about my family or me. I ha

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    I don't care if no one sees this as bullying.nbsp;You are upsetting me by saying such horrible stuff about me and my fami



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  • Lol no I just didn't want to scare anyone from posting newbie posts. You guys are too funny! It was my advise on what ill do to tell work. No one has to take it. I also didnt say positivity will get you gregnant I said Stop being negative... positivity is
  • And to think, I almost didn't open this thread :)
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