I'm about 8 weeks pregnant, and feel as if my brain has just drained away already! My boss has already seen the difference in me - more scatty, and just can't seem to finish any one job.
2007-02-13 00:50:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
If he is the dad, than right now!
2007-02-13 00:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by ndrsfarkas 2 · 3⤊ 4⤋
As soon as possible. It is only fair on the company that they have as much time as possible to do a risk assessment to make sure there are no aspects of your job that you shouldn't continue with. They also need time to arrange for maternity cover and for you to train the person who will be covering for you.
Remember though that pregnancy is not an illness and you should try to arrange medical appointments outside of work time as much as you can!
The general accepted practice for most people is that they wait until they are 3 months pregnant before telling anyone, as it is usually much safer to assume that everything is OK after that. However, if your work is already suffering then you need to explain to your boss why that is, otherwise they may think you're just going slightly mad!
2007-02-13 01:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by emsr2d2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until the danger period of 12 weeks has passed but you have to till him by law by the time you are 15 weeks. And don't worry about the scatty thing, I had it and so did two of my friends but suddenly at 12 weeks it stopped and i was back to normal and so were they.
2007-02-13 04:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAIT AS LONG AS YOU CAN!!!
Most bosses will treat women like they have some kind of disease after they are pregnant. - This is one of the biggest reasons why men make more money than women. Men are hired with the understanding that they won't have to leave for a month or two because they are having a kid.
2007-02-13 00:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told, when I get pregnant to wait until I am 12 weeks to tell anyone, even the boss man. I dont know why, maybe because after the first tri-mester you are more in the clear. But if he starts asking you questions and getting suspicious then maybe you should just tell him now, there is no harm in that.
2007-02-13 00:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by echc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy can be an exciting time in your life, but may also be a little stressful. You find yourself evaluating everything in your life, including your job. Once you find out that you are expecting, how do you tell your employer, and when is the best time to tell them?
Many women like to wait until they reach the second trimester. By that time, you are sure that the pregnancy is viable and will continue. You will probably start to show at that time too. It is better to tell your employer that you are pregnant before she can see for herself. If you feel that your boss will be very supportive and excited for you, you may want to tell her even earlier.
Some other factors may affect the timing in which you tell your boss you are pregnant as well. Will your boss be supportive? If you feel that your boss may be worried about your performance due to your pregnancy, or if you think that she may be biased towards pregnant employees, you may want to reevaluate your options. If you are in the middle of a big project or have a performance review coming up, it may be better to wait until that is completed before you tell her the news. That way, she will see that even though you were pregnant, you got the job done and you should be rewarded.
Before you tell your employer that you are pregnant, do your research. You should find out the corporate policies on maternity leave and leave for doctor appointments. You will have quite a few of those. Does your company offer unpaid or paid leave? How long are you able to be out before returning? Some other things to think about is whether or not you plan on returning back to work. If you know for sure that you will not return, you should tell them. They cannot fire you for that, as that is discrimination.
If you are not sure of what capacity you will return, it is best to tell them you will continue working post-pregnancy, at least until you figure out your plan. Once you get further along, think about some different options such as working part time temporarily, telecommuting, working flex time, taking a long maternity leave, or bringing your baby to work part time. Many companies these days are doing more and more to assist their new mom employees, so as not to lose them. Find out if your company has any flexibility, and if not, write up a proposal. It is best, however, to let the news of your pregnancy sink in for a few months before you start asking for post-pregnancy flexibility.
Once you are prepared, set up a meeting with your boss and let her know of your pregnancy. It is best to tell your boss before your co-workers. You don’t want her hearing of your news through the company grapevine. During the meeting, reassure her that you will still be available in the capacity she needs you. Let her know of your due date and any doctor appointments that are coming up. Discuss briefly what kind of maternity leave you would like to take and whether or not you are planning to come back to work after your leave. If she appears uneasy or anxious, be positive and reassuring.
2007-02-13 01:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell your boss as soon a possible... they would help make you feel better and will understand why you cant go to work on days that you get real bad morning sickness.... my boss made a big effort to help me with everything, i didnt find out til i was abuot 2 months well now i am about 3 and it is great... they understand dont worry
2007-02-16 09:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by ??? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should tell your boss as soon as possible it will make doing your job easier as he will know what the problem is and not just think you are a scatter brain it is important due to the fact you may need time off soon for doctors appointments oh and congratulations
2007-02-16 07:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by sha23z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up your contract, they normallly specify the amount of notice you have to give before you take maternity leave. But if you are worried about your boss firing you for being pregnant, then play it close to your chest, if you are wanting to share after the 3 months of waiting are up, then do!
2007-02-13 00:55:14 · answer #9 · answered by natasha * 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have an obligation to tell your boss when you have about 2 months left to go. Up till then there is no need for them to know however, i do advise once you hit 4-5 months and you have youre due date then you tell them.
Jen
2007-02-13 01:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jen (G cup UK) 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Welsh Girl,
Well I think you should tell your Boss as soon as possible. If you are planing on staying after the baby is born, you owe it to him so he can prepair a plan covering your work load.
TDCWH
2007-02-13 00:57:15 · answer #11 · answered by TDCWH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋