I've worked with this company for over a year but got a promotion about 2 months ago.

Question

During that two months, it was announced that the other women in my department is pregnant. The whole time I was pregnant too, just had no idea. It is possible that our leave time will lapse each other. Any advice for when I tell my boss?

Anonymous · Answer

You don't owe your boss any explanation or excuse. I'm sure he/she may be frustrated -- but you're totally within your rights. So you may want to start with some humor: 'Boss, I don't know -- I'm afraid we have a problem. There must be something in the water.' Do NOT apologize for being pregnant. But do offer up your willingness to contribute to a plan of how the organization will handle all these overlapping leaves. Maternity leave cover? Intern? and let your boss know you will help him/her find the people and train them.

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