I just found out I am about 4 wks pregnant. I have a third job interview next week and was wondering what the etiquette is about letting them know or not.
2006-09-29 07:35:35 · 15 answers · asked by janinenc2002 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No! While this is not suppose to be a factor in hiring, etc, it is. No one will tell you that you didn't get the job because you're pregnant, but you will probably not be hired. Get the job first. Get settled in. Then a few weeks later or longer say, "oops, I found out I'm pregnant, but I promise it will not interfere with my work performance." You cannot be fired for being pregnant (legally), but many places won't hire you. You are a risk, you may become a stay at home mom. You may be looked upon as unreliable because when the kid is sick, who stays home with it...the mom does. Don't tell what they don't need to know.
2006-09-29 07:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by William T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't. Because even though they aren't supposed to discriminate against you, they do. And I know that for a fact cause when I was pregnant I was job hunting and I had one person call me back 3 times for a position, and then decided for some reason they didn't like me for the job, which is total crap cause they would of hired me if that was the case. I would just tell them employer after getting accepted for the position, My end of the conversation would go something like this, Wow, thats great, i would love to take the position, this must be a day for wonderful news, I just found out I am pregnant too! That way they would have to have another reason to fire you since the offer has already been put on the table.
2006-09-29 07:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Answer Girl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if there is no harm to the baby- by having to lift heavy things or something like that- then not until you have the job...
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2006-09-29 07:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with those who say you don't have to say anything. Just make sure that when you finally tell them, you won't say you knew when you gave the interview. Say you found out a couple of months after you're hired, and even that you gave birth a little prematurely, if they count months.
2006-09-29 07:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Canada, you do not need to tell them anything until after you are offered the position. It is illegal to be turned down on the basis of a pregnancy if you would otherwise be offered the job, or to be terminated because you are pregnant.
2006-09-29 07:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not but why would you want to start a new job when pretty soon you will have to leave it? The company could of hired some one else.
2006-09-29 08:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell them - it's NONE of their business. IF the job will require you to endanger the baby - heavy lifting, toxic chemicals... then, if the job is offered, turn it down.
Employers are to hire on qualifications, not whether or not you're going to need time off in 8 months!!!
They cannot ask - you'd be smart not to tell
good luck
2006-09-29 07:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't mention it. The only thing to consider is that in order to be protected by FMLA, you need to be employed by the company for a year. So if you got the job, the company wouldn't have to hold your job while you were out.
2006-09-29 07:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by recruiter74 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wouldn't tell. even though they are not supposed to judge based on that. Employers typically do. you can always tell them after you have been there for about a month or so. that way they know that you are still committed for the company, and it gives them time to prepare for your absence.
2006-09-29 07:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by christy_2125 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it pertainent to the job function? If yes then you need to disclose. If not, it's none of their business.
2006-09-29 08:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by ntoriano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋