Announcing to boss via email??

satcher08 · November 2015

Would it be inappropriate to tell my principal that I'm pregnant through an email? I am not close to her and we honestly very rarely speak so it would just feel really awkward setting up a meeting to tell her in person. Baby is due the day after the last day of school so it's not like I will have to worry about getting a long-term sub. Any input and honest opinions here would be greatly appreciated.

KaylaR628 · November 2015

I am also a teacher, and am not close with my boss. I've had to take some time off, so I told her through an email. I think it's completely appropriate if you're not close.

Linsbins · November 2015

Teacher here. I plan on just stopping in, not scheduling a meeting, and saying I'm off to hr to discuss mat leave for the beginning of next year. I feel they deserve to hear it in person not through email.

TwoBadMice · November 2015

I would stop in for a quick impromptu meeting. Even if you aren't close its respectful and a huge change in your life! She will need to make a plan for later on when you are sick/doc appointments eat. I'd def do it face to face.

DeePaddy24 · November 2015

Also a teacher. I plan on telling my principal in person. I work in a small school & I feel like it would look really bad of me to tell her via email.

mrsschmity · November 2015

I agree with PPs. Although you may not be close, I think things like this are best delivered face to face. I don't think it's necessary to set up a special meeting for it, but maybe briefly pop into her office when you know she's free and give her a heads up. I think she would appreciate the in person gesture.

mrsp2213 · November 2015

I agree that in person is the way to go. If that's not possible then at least a phone call.

ashleysbf · November 2015

Eh, I think emails fine.

little_bren · November 2015

I would do in person.

MynaBird · November 2015

If it were one of my employees, I'd hope they'd feel comfortable telling me in person. Like PPs said, just a quick pop in -- doesn't need to be a big serious meeting. Maybe an email in advance to just ask when they'll have a few minutes because you'd like to stop by and just chat briefly with them about something. I'm not close with most of my employees, but I'd want that moment to let her know I'm happy for her, let her know she can reach out to me if she needs support, etc.

VikingGirl12 · November 2015

I'm a teacher also. When I was continuously bleeding for 2 weeks I was 100% certain I was losing the baby. I sat in the Ob office waiting and decided to email her to let her know that Im pregnant but unsure of the situation. I knew that if I wasn't losing the baby Id have to go on bedrest and take time off. I had also left work before the kids left and felt she should know about that (didn't have time to search the school for her). I told her in the email it was my intention to tell her the following week in person.
I would tell in person. I felt bad doing it over email.

cjt121413 · November 2015

I'm not a teacher but I think in person is the way to go. It's respectful and will give you the opportunity to see her reaction first-hand.

bellamy9 · November 2015

I would try to tell her in person, blurt it out quickly if you have to. I'm a remote employee and my best option is to call my boss. I feel like even the phone call will be a little impersonal and id rather tell her in person.

noslen0519 · November 2015

I'm a teacher as well and am going to tell my principal in person. Wouldn't feel right or professional to do it over email, but that's just my opinion. =-)

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