Out at work

Eastie156 · April 2014

So I'm out at work as of today. I am pleasantly surprised at their reactions. I really thought it would be an awkward convo, since I've only been her since November and I'm only 20 hours a week. It went fine. I do understand that it's possible (though I haven't been led to think this yet) that I might end up having to find a new job after LO (especially if they need someone back after just 6-8 weeks, which is their current maternity leave). I'm just glad I don't have to hide it anymore. It was hard to do, esp with all the nausea and m/s everyday.

imagine7696030614 · April 2014

I bet it's a relief that they know now. What do you do for work that you don't think they'd wait for you through an extended maternity leave? Good luck!

BabyGibsonsIncubator · April 2014

Glad it went well! I started in February (new position, same company for 3 years) and I was so scared to tell my boss. He was super happy and nice. It makes pregnancy more enjoyable

SusieBW · April 2014

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

ss265 · April 2014

SusieBW said:

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

Well, that was rude of him. Especially since your LO is 2.5 years old.

MrsMaui12614 · April 2014

Glad it went well! I had to let my bosses know a few days ago because of an "emergency" doctor visit. They didn't really seem to care either way. I work with all men which can be frustrating at times. I will be leaving at the start of my 3rd trimester to be a stay-at-home-mommy. I haven't told them that yet and I doubt it will go well but maybe I will be pleasantly surprised like you were.

SusieBW · April 2014

ss265 said:

SusieBW said:

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

Well, that was rude of him. Especially since your LO is 2.5 years old.

Yeah, he's kind of aloof, so I just wrote it off to that and laughed. But yeah, not the best reaction ever.

MrsL2B · April 2014

Yay! I told my boss last week, since I've had about a billion doctor appointments and those seem to have no end in sight. I'm waiting to tell the rest of the office. I don't know what I'm waiting for, though.

Eastie156 · April 2014

imagine7696030614 said:

I bet it's a relief that they know now. What do you do for work that you don't think they'd wait for you through an extended maternity leave? Good luck!

I'm a part-time accountant in a small company and literally I am the accounting team! We have a CFO, but she works full-time for another company in Canada. So it's literally just me. She mentioned they could hire back their CPA (who is a consultant and used to do their books) for a while since I'll be out. I'd hope they wouldn't mind me being out, but their policy is only 6 or 8 weeks and with DS I took 12 (at my old FT job) and that was hardly enough. So, I guess if I take an extended leave, I don't want to be naïve enough to think they'd be able to get by without me.

Eastie156 · April 2014

SusieBW said:

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

From that response, I'd assume he's very young without a family himself. Idiot.

SusieBW · April 2014

Eastie156 said:

SusieBW said:

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

From that response, I'd assume he's very young without a family himself. Idiot.

He's in his early 40s, but not married and no kids,and as far as I know, not even a serious girlfriend or anything. Like I said, he's sort of aloof, for lack of a better term.

Edited - because I quoted the wrong thread.

angeltennis3 · April 2014

Yay! I am so nervous about telling work. I actually told my old boss today, and he was really excited for me. I told him I was nervous about telling my new boss because I will miss most of the busiest part of our work year. I am also going to take extended leave (up to 24 weeks) so I am nervous about how they will take that.

I am telling one of my THREE bosses next Wednesday and the other two on Thursday. The ones on Thursday I am most nervous for! I hope to be pleasantly surprised.

keenkamsmom · April 2014

I've told my boss, but not any of my coworkers. I'm not especially close with any of them and I hate being the center of attention so I'm going to hold off maybe until I know the sex before I announce it.

ladolcevita25 · April 2014

My whole office knows. I work at a doctors office and guess I got a little emotional and it came out hahaha (as well as the immediate doctor visits I had to tell my boss about hahah). Glad it went well!!

Eastie156 · April 2014

SusieBW said:

Eastie156 said:

SusieBW said:

Glad it went well for you.

All the women in my office have known for a couple of weeks (2 friends that have known from the beginning and I told my boss a couple of weeks ago), but I told the guys at a staff meeting last week, and the one dude goes, "Again?" Umm, yes, some people actually have more than one kid, thanks.

From that response, I'd assume he's very young without a family himself. Idiot.

He's in his early 40s, but not married and no kids,and as far as I know, not even a serious girlfriend or anything. Like I said, he's sort of aloof, for lack of a better term.

Edited - because I quoted the wrong thread.

Oh. Interesting. He sounds awkward!

Eastie156 · April 2014

Talkativ15 said:

Do you mind if I ask why you are out already? Maybe I missed a post...is it just because of MS?

It's not all that early. I'm 12 weeks on Friday, finding out the sex in two weeks and have had an incredibly long 9 weeks of m/s. I don't consider this too early. Plusalso, my bloat is making me look pregnant and I look like shit everyday. It's pretty obvious something is going on with me.

jenndub · April 2014

I read the thread title as out OF work and was like "oh no!" But this is much better, glad it went well for you!

Eastie156 · April 2014

jenndub said:

I read the thread title as out OF work and was like "oh no!" But this is much better, glad it went well for you!

@jenndub, that would not be good. It would be my second layoff in just over 6 months!

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