I have a job interview on Tuesday. I am pregnant (due at the end of Feb.), should I tell them? If I do I feel like they would not hire me because I will be taking time off... If I don't say anything I feel like a liar. I know that they are not supposed to discriminate if your pregnant but who knows if they will...
Should I tell them?
Thanks!
I did tell them when they asked if I had any questions. I told her I would feel like a liar if I didn't say anything. She said that wasn't a problem and they could work with me as my due date came closer...
I GOT THE JOB!!!
I had the same problem several years back. I did not tell anyone until I started showing. I think they already knew before I said it because I was about 5 months at the time. I would hear the whispering.LOL I had problems in the past so I did not want to say anything.
I eventually told my boss only because my pregancy was considered high risk and I was seeing my Dr.sometimes 3 times a month.
I wouldn't tell them. You have no obligation to tell them. And even though they aren't allowed to consider that ....they probably will.
Congratulations on the baby and the job!!!!!!!!!!! What an exciting time for you! I don't blame you for telling them. I think it all depends on how financially desperate you are for the job. But I would hate to deal with the backlash if they were upset about me not telling them. It's great for you to be able to start this job with the peace of mind that they know your situation and support you in this. Again, congrats all around!
Hello K.,
First, Congratulations!!! second... not a word! you do not want that to be factored into their decision. I know they shouldn't...but I still wouldn't tell them. Good luck with your interview. and good luck with your baby! Blessings to you and your family! ~Carmen~
K.
i am due to in feb and even know i have not worked in many years i don't think i would tell them yet it is early in your pregnancy it not lying unless they come out and ask you if you are planning a family or somthing like that
In a word "no". That is your personal business and not a factor in whether you qualify to do the job.
Congrats on the new job. You may find that you will not qualify for much leave, since you will have been at the job for less than a year. I don't think the federal 12 weeks of FMLA (whether paid or unpaid) kicks in unless you've been at a job for a full year. You may want to talk to someone in HR to work out a plan and find out how long they will let you take off for maternity leave without losing your position.
if you don't tell them, and you get the job, they will find out sooner or later. as a supervisor who did hiring for several years, i value honesty the most. i would appreciate being told, and in our company, it didn't really matter, especially if the woman planned to come back at the end of her leave. it may be different depending on the line of work where you are interviewing, but i think honesty is always best.
Although some may look at it as a sneaky way to get a job... I NEVER tell anyone but my hubby until we are past the 3 month mark. So much can happen in those first 3 months that it just makes sense... Just make a comment about how you love kids and want a family... But you don't have to give them a time frame...
Either way is okay...they cannot ask, and you are not obligated to tell them.
However, do you want to work for a company who wouldn't hire you for that reason? It would be reflective of their attitude about family...will they be supportive of your need to pump when you return if you choose to breastfeed? Will they understand other family obligations you need to attend to?
The decision to tell or not is up to you.
