Community› The Bump Month Clubs› February 2013 Moms
February 2013 Moms
New Discussion

Possible new position at work.. Should I tell them I'm pregnant just yet?

MsJupiterMsJupiter
in February 2013 Moms

I recently applied for a new position at work that would lead to a promotion. 

I was already contacted by the recruiter in that department and have a interview scheduled.

I am more than confident that I can get this position.. but, my only concern is disclosing my pregnancy.

At any point am I required to disclose my pregnancy to anyone at work? I'm not showing yet because I am on the fluffy side.. But I'm a bit apprehensive that my pregnancy may cause me to lose this opportunity.  

What would you guys do?  

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: Possible new position at work.. Should I tell them I'm pregnant just yet?

  • InspectorSpacetimeInspectorSpacetime

    I just accepted a new position at work and have no intention of mentioning things for a few more weeks if I can avoid it; it's a little easier for me since most people I work with directly in this new role are either in Europe, India or another US office (including my boss, who flies in to visit my office perhaps once a month).

    I do plan to talk to HR soon, just to start framing out my leave plans, and then follow up with my boss, but I don't feel any pressure to disclose anything at this point.

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • dbowitzdbowitz member
    I wouldn't tell during the interview process - it's your private medical information and since you don't have the job yet, they don't need to know. After you have been offered the position and are hammering the details/getting ready to sign a contract, I would mention at that point that you will are pregnant and may need to adjust your schedule for doctor's appointments and will be out for a few months in the winter/spring for maternity leave.
    Married 2/15/09, BFP #1 02/03/12 - EDD 10/13/12, Missed M/C 03/15/12@9w5d (measuring 8w3d) They weren't kidding when they said "Beware the Ides of March" Image and video hosting by TinyPic BFP#2 06/13/12 - Emily Samantha born on Feb 9, 2013!
    Report Reply
  • moosegalmoosegal member
    I would not tell until after you have the new position and feel comfortable disclosing that information. Your pregnancy status has no bearing on the job selection process at any stage, so why bring it up?
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • ajatmont13ajatmont13 member
    I agree with people that there's no need to tell at all.  I just accepted a new position as well and didn't tell until they made the job offer.  The only reason I told at that point is that I'm moving to a new organization and won't qualify for FMLA by the time I deliver.  I wanted to make sure I could still take maternity leave.  They said it wasn't a problem.  To be honest, the pregnancy was a much bigger deal in my head than it was for the new job.   Also, a business cannot legally treat you any differently because you're pregnant otherwise they open themselves to a discrimination claim.  I would, however, tell when they offer you the job.  You'll want to disclose quickly so that you can start making arrangements for your appointments and maternity leave. 

     
    <a href="http://www.thebump.com/?utm_source=ticker&utm_medium=HTML&utm_campaign=tickers" title="Getting Pregnant"><img src="http://global.thebump.com/tickers/tt89219.aspx" alt=" BabyFruit Ticker" border="0"  /></a>


    Report Reply
  • gsalyer06gsalyer06 member

    imagedbowitz:
    I wouldn't tell during the interview process - it's your private medical information and since you don't have the job yet, they don't need to know. After you have been offered the position and are hammering the details/getting ready to sign a contract, I would mention at that point that you will are pregnant and may need to adjust your schedule for doctor's appointments and will be out for a few months in the winter/spring for maternity leave.

    This. Will someone have to cover for you while you are out? If so, it might help to have a tentative plan in place so you can train your temporary replacement before you go on leave.

    image


    Mom to 4 wonderful children: T(8), B(6) ,M(3), and A(1)
    baby #5 due 12-07-14
    BabyFetus Ticker
    Report Reply
  • beanersmommybeanersmommy member

    At some point you definitely need to disclose your pregnancy at work because you need to talk to HR about maternity leave. You may also need to train someone for your position, so that person would need time to learn the position.

    Personally, at 12 weeks, after we hear the heartbeat, I will be telling work. I am a teacher, so I really need to start my planning early. I have to make sub plans, interview a long term sub, and make sure my students are ready for my absence. I know it's not anyone else's business, but I do feel like I owe that to my students and co-workers.

    That being said, I am probably opposite most people in that I would disclose the information if I was at the 12 or 13 week mark and heard the heartbeat. I would also really consider the demands of the new position. What will it require? When will they need you for things? Additionally, an employer cannot not consider you for the job given a pregnancy, it's job discrimination. Also, because many things can happen with pregnancy (bedrest, for example), you could have to leave work earlier than anticipated.

    I just think there are many, many things to consider before just saying "I am just not telling." Ultimately, do what makes you comfortable. I feel comfortable telling my work at 12 weeks, once I hear the heartbeat because I have so much to get in order to be out for an extended period of time. I know most people would say it's you and your pregnancy, but I also feel like I cannot inconvenience my co-workers if I drop the ball with planning.

    imageimageimage
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"