Pregnancy & Interviews

Hello congrats!!! Yes don’t tell them yet! It’s against the law for jobs to not hire you because you’re pregnant! But sadly a lot do discriminate. When you get in the door & comfortable with your position & boss tell them. I was with my job almost 2 years & I was nervous to tell me boss. I finally gave in around 7 weeks. When I had a strong heartbeat. 💙💙 good luck on your job search.

After I got married in August I was five months pregnant and had a job interview. After they asked me question and I asked mines I told them that I was pregnant and my due date. And asked them for their policy with returning to work.

I am here to read the answers because I am 6 months pregnant and in the same boat!!! I just don’t know how to approach it, when to tell them I’m pregnant, and how they’ll react to 6 weeks off.

As many other moms have previously said, there is no need to mention it. While it is against the law to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, it sadly is something that is done. Good luck to you and congratulations!

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Well I meant the mentioning it when you’re about to take maternity leave.

Hi Yolanda - I was just answering the post in general. By your comment, I assume the have offered and you have accepted the job. If so, I would just be forthcoming about needing to take maternity leave. Again they are not supposed to discriminate, but MD as most other states are at will states so they can terminate an employee for almost any reason. Good luck, I’d love to know how it all works out for you!

I have started a new job when I was pregnant with all three of my kiddos. The first time I found out I was pregnant between the interview and my first day. The second time I was 6 months pregnant and was recruited via LinkdIn. This pregnancy I got a call back from a company I put my application into months before I was pregnant. I think I was 3 months along this time. I let my first employer know at about 14 weeks pregnant, so I'd been there about 6 weeks. The other two I told my boss in the interview. None of them seemed to mind and they've all been pretty supportive. Note: you have to work somewhere for a year to be eligible for the 3 months of FMLA. So, you can only take off for disability at a new job- which, is typically 6-8 weeks depending on your delivery. That short a length of time isn't that concerning to most employers.

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So take off for disability? What’s the process for that?

I didn’t tell my current boss I was pregnant until the 2nd trimester. I interviewed and was hired at 9 weeks.

I got my job when I was pregnant. I didn't tell them until I got the job offer.

I had a phone interview at 6 months, and got offered the job with paid training on the spot.... it was then that I said, “is it going to be a problem when a whale of a pregnant woman walks through the door?” He was so shocked that he laughed and said, “absolutely not, because now I know you’re honest and up front and those are the people we need.” I’d say it depended on the job and what you’re planning to do once baby gets here, but keep that in mind that some people aren’t going to be shit bags about you being part of the circle of life

I interviewed around 6 months but it was my first and she was small and I wore a baggy shirt. I was so worried about it. Worried about my company finding out, worried that nobody would hire someone that is going to leave for 6-12 weeks. I’m so happy I did it. I have the best job, boss, coworkers, much more responsibility and respect. It was definitely nerve wracking to start a new job then tell my new boss two weeks later that I was expecting but it was such a pleasant experience (he has kids, thank the Lord). My coworkers even had an edible arrangement for me at the hospital, I’m so thrilled it was a dream come true. Do it. You’re doing it for you and your new family. ❤️

But then don’t you go back to work only just after few months? I can’t bare the thought going back to work so early. Hence I started to work from home. My own global business. I get to stay at home and I get to go places too, so I won’t be stuck with my baby when it arrives. Meeting new people, having new friendships and helping other people fulfills you deeply.

I interviewed a few weeks ago (around 22 weeks) and before the interview I told them I was pregnant. They called me back today and offered me the job and told me I could take 16 weeks off and apply for short term disability while I was gone so that’s what I’m going to do.

Don’t bring it up, if they know you’re pregnant chances are they won’t hire you because they look into sick days and doctors appointments which means less work days or calling out

Hey ladies! Just an update I DID get the job and I was offered 12 weeks unpaid maternity leave.

I started a new job as a server when I was 17 weeks. I got the job but I didn’t even know I was pregnant. Once I found out I kept it secret until I was showing. Luckily another girl at my work was also pregnant. The managers were very accommodating and I never felt like they were prejudice against me. Once I was 7.5 months I put in my two weeks. I knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom. The managers were very nice, but they definitely tried to talk me into staying!

You aren’t required to tell them

I had an interview at 37 weeks (3 days before my daughter was born!) and got the job! Wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought and everyone was super cool with the situation. Good luck!

I had a job interview during my first pregnancy. I was 4 months pregnant at the time and wasn’t really showing so I did not mention it. I ended up getting the job and later, after I had already started, I disclosed the information to my employer. It’s supposed to be illegal for employers to discriminate against you for being pregnant so I didn’t feel like I had to bring it up at the time. I’ve been there for 4 years now and I have two kids so I’ve taken maternity leave twice.

I personally wouldn’t say anything, from my experience when I was looking for a job around 13 weeks I told two potential employers who really wanted me to start but it seemed like that changed once I told them I was expecting. I landed my job at 6 months pregnant and didn’t tell them until my first day of work. They were cool with it

You don’t have to tell them .

U don't HAVE to tell them during an interview. And honestly I don't recommend doing so either. I was blasting through this interview, felt super comfortable, me and the lady were connecting really well. At the end of the interview she asked if there was anything else I needed to add. I decided to mention that I was currently 6 weeks pregnant and her face just dropped. The whole interview that was going so great and I practically was guaranteed the job just went totally downhill. All cuz I felt the need to be completely honest and upfront. If I hadn't told her then I would've 100% gotten the job. I so wish I had told them after getting the job.

So I interviewed for jobs when I was like 12 weeks pregnant. Didn't say anything at the interview. Announced it about a month into having a job & wouldn't you know it, I got fired a week later. My manager really didn't want to fire me she said but the owners did(worked at a local big car dealership taking service calls.etc). They fired me for things that any other job would give you warnings about or have meetings. I know it was because I was pregnant but it doesn't matter in my state.

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hi Erica you could taken legal action for duscriminatiom

Congratulations 🎊