A position in my company was offered to an external applicant but the applicant turned it down. They initially had offered it to me last month but I walked away from it because I had my concerns about company culture and feeling left out of important conversations. A little back story: I know the person they offered the position too and they asked me what I thought of the potential for growth and I was 100% honest. I admitted it wasn't a bad company but whoever stepped into that role would need to be strong-willed and be able to speak up to leadership.
When she turned it down, I saw it as an opportunity to not only step into that role but ask that the role be made a part of leadership and the director heard me and agreed! Awesome, right? Only thing is I haven't told them I am pregnant. Granted I am only just shy of 10 weeks and it's not a condition I *have* to disclose but I feel bad negotiating all this, my salary, ect, knowing in a couple of months I'm going to have to come back and say, "By the way, can we discuss maternity leave?"
I love my career and I think this year has a lot of potential for growth. This is my third pregnancy but this is my first while employed so I feel out of my depth here. What do you all feel are the rules here? Do I negotiate the best possible deal now, demonstrate my value over time so when the maternity conversation happens, I have that as my bargaining chip? Or am I upfront now and have the conversation about how I will continue to add value to the company even when I am on maternity leave and beyond? TIA!
Re: Career Advancement while pregnant. Advice pls!
If you haven't disclosed your pregnancy so far, there's a reason; should another position prompt you to change your mind and disclose earlier? In my opinion, no, since being pregnant is not going to change how I approach the new role: I would still jump in, learn and figure things out. Yes, you will be out for some time, but again..that's why plans are made by the team.
Whatever route you go with, trust your self, your value, and your contribution to your team!