how do i tell them im pregnant

[mrs5149]

i been with this co. for a year and i just applied for a different position within the co. i had my eyes on this position since i first heard of it.. i did some research on it and applied.. i went thru a phone interview. and had a personal interview yesterday. i know i did well.

i had on a blazer and it kinda hid my belly. i think i saw her glance at it a few times on my way out the door but nothing was mentioned. i was told that if i am considered then i would get a call from the hiring sup for a phone interview.

i know that january is gonna be a important month for the co. and i will be here. i wont take my leave until the end of march.. i dont want them to think that me being 6-7 months will interfere with my position.. i will spend majority of my time on the phone. trouble shooting and there will be 6 others along side me doing the same thing... my md has sat. appointments.. so i wont need to miss work.

i was told that i should tell them but i dont know how..does any have any suggestions.. im really worried that they wont consider me cause im pregnant and i need to assure them that i will still be an asset to them

[zuriyahe]

Wow! That's a tough one. If you were earlier in your pregnancy, I would suggest playing 'dumb' about being pregnant. But if you are showing, then that would be tough.

But ultimately, I think that you should tell them.

[Iris21]

WHO told you: "you should tell them"?!?!? Pregnancy is a protected right, it is neither a question a company should ask nor should you answer.

I have a few friends who NEVER said a word about being pregnant while at work for the entire 9 months. Although I haven't been pregnant, I'd suggest you keep your mouth shut... they will find out when you are hired... why give them a reason to disqualify you now?

You DO plan to stay in the job...

But I suppose if you just want to be fair, when the job is offered you might tell them before accepting including infomation like: when the due date is, how much time you intend to take and when you plan to come back.

[Iris21]

If you really want to know your rights go to www.dol.gov

[mrs5149]

thanks you guys...

i was told to tell to be fair.. and avoid surprises... but iris that was a good suggestion..

after they give me and offer i will mention my due date and expected leave time.. that way if they retract the offer i will no why and can i can go forth from there.

and thanks for the link

[sandistorms]

if it's the same company go for it, but if it's a new company FMLA may not cover you.