When to disclose a pregnancy?

When to disclose a pregnancy?

Hi! I’m 22 weeks pregnant with my second kid, and currently on a remote work exemption for the duration of my pregnancy, plus I’ll have a 1.5 years postpartum breastfeeding remote exemption. I had a great introductory chat with a hiring manager for an internal role at my current company, and am officially moving to formal interviews. My manager, who is super supportive, says I have no obligation to disclose my pregnancy, but that it’s up to my comfort. He doesn’t think I should say anything until after I get the offer. Thing is, our company gives four weeks of paid pre-partum leave, in addition to postpartum leave, which I plan on taking. That means I’ll be going on leave in about 11 weeks, and won’t return until almost six months later. Looking for any advice on when to disclose. TIA.

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  1. Heather (she/her)

    I agree with your manager - no need to disclose until you have the offer in hand.

  2. Anonymous

    Thanks. After speaking to two other hiring managers on my own team, that’s what I’ll do, as they agreed that I should wait.

  3. Anonymous

    Have an approach ready for when you receive the offer. My previous employer even asked on the application so when I told my boss after I started I did not expect it to be an issue. In my case my director held a grudge the entire time I worked there.

  4. Anonymous

    Wow. I’m sorry to hear that. I could see my current director doing the same.

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