Hi Everyone.

15 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 12:25AM UTC

   if you accept the offer, you would need to tell them sooner than later. They might be willing to have a backup in place for the event. It does create a tough predicament for both sides. But the sooner you let them know, the sooner they can consider options to work it out with you.

2. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 1:14AM UTC

   Thank you. What if I tell them when I accept the offer? Can they legally withdraw the offer because of my pregnancy?

3. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 11:08AM UTC

   You should wait until after the first week of work. If you accept the offer and have not started yet, I think technically they can come up with an excuse that gives them a legal out. If you started the job, They don't have much legal wiggle room to end your employment. But I am not an attorney. When you do accept the offer, request the HR policy or ask where to find it online for your company. Locate the specific references that pertain to pregnancy. Regardless of what they tell you, try to find it in print to protect yourself.

4. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 5:31PM UTC

   I might wait until you're past the first trimester - you never know what might happen, so no point in raising an issue that may end up being moot. Bad things happen, although hopefully this will work out for the best for you!

5. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 1:42PM UTC

   Pregnancy is a protected status that an employer must accommodate. However, I would not mention it until after you have started the position (and not until you are at least 12 weeks along). First, it is way too early to announce. Second, they may choose not to offer you the job and give you some other reason.

6. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 1:47PM UTC

   Since they've been transparent about the specific events you're supposed to work and when and where, even though it's early you should offer them the same courtesy. If this is the right place for you they'll be happy to work with you on a way to accommodate. You'll also need to find out what leave benefits you're eligible for since you'd only have been working there for a few months before you give birth.

7. Julie ESeptember 26,2022 at 3:10PM UTC

   I would seriously reconsider the position. The company probably has already put a lot of time and money into the event and it’s kind of shady to get hired and then tell them you can’t do one of your biggest tasks. That’s not a good way to start a career with a new company. Be honest and see if they still want to hire you.

8. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 12:35PM UTC

   I think this is what my gut is telling me as well. I’ll wait until they put out an offer.

9. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 3:18PM UTC

   Can you still travel to Europe at that time in your pregnancy?

10. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 12:37PM UTC

    I don’t think so.
    My due date seems to be a week after the week of the event ?. But will only know for sure once I have my first scan.

11. DanaSeptember 26,2022 at 8:03PM UTC

    I tend to believe it is too early to disclosed your pregnancy. At this point in time there are several ‘what ifs’ such as you may or may not be offered the job. And God forbid there are issues with your pregnancy you said yourself you want to wait awhile to make sure everything is proceeding as hoped. Should you get the position I still believe, as someone else mentioned, that waiting until at least 12 weeks is a good idea before disclosing anything. And there are always viable options for how to attend to your job responsibilities if you and your employer are open to considering various possible ways to make sure that all parties are satisfied. Good luck. And congratulations on having your baby!!!

12. Joann S. LublinSeptember 26,2022 at 10:51PM UTC

    I also would suggest you do some additional homework by chatting with alums of this company who've worked there before and after a pregnancy. That will give you a better sense about how open management is to learning about your pregnancy once you've started work (which I agree is what you should do). This will also give you a sense as to how much flexibility you can expect if you're unable to take the Europe trip due to advanced stage of your pregnancy. How late you can travel while pregnant generally depends on what your ob-gyn recommends. Best of luck! Keep us posted.

13. Joann S. LublinSeptember 26,2022 at 10:52PM UTC

    I also strongly encourage you to read my latest book as it's filled with helpful relevant tips. It's called "Power Moms: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life."

14. Michelle ThompsonOctober 3,2022 at 3:16PM UTC

    I was in a similar situation recently.

    I would not disclose the pregnancy until at least the 12 week mark after you’ve accepted the position. Some women don’t even know they’re pregnant until this point especially if you weren’t trying. Also the company should be able to have you do the planning from the states and if you’re good at your job you could send a proxy to execute on the ground while you act as a war room to help with logistics if you have an already gone into labor.

15. AnonymousOctober 3,2022 at 11:51PM UTC

    UPDATE: I got the offer!!
    Because it’s a non-profit and care deeply about it’s mission, I disclosed to the HR rep immediately after she delivered the great news to me! She was so inspired and appreciative and they are trying to make sure they have the wiggle room to hire additional support for the global event and have me work things behind the scenes as much as possible. Hoping to get a final answer on Thursday but it looks like I still have the offer from what I see.
    Thank you all for your advice and support and hope to give you another good update!