Any advice for someone searching for work during their first trimester of pregnancy?

Question

I currently work with a temp agency for income and am applying for my next role. From what I've read on the boards, it seems that most women are firmly established at their companies but I was forced to look for a new role outside of my former company due to a health condition. They were unwilling to move me to a different role within the company. Any suggestions on how to navigate the next 4-6 months before giving birth?

Anonymous · Answer

This is a toughy. I'd recommend looking at on-line, flexible positions. There are some great ones such as Virtual Vocations and Flex-time - if that sort of position works for you.

Anonymous · Answer

I learned I was pregnant in August and was hired for a new full-time position at a school in November. I was not eligible for any pay beyond my accrued sick days during my leave and could only take 6 weeks off post-partum. but I gave birth at the end of April and only had to go back to school three weeks or so before having the summer home with my baby. From what I know, you have to be employed one year with a company before being eligible for the full 12 weeks FMLA.

Anonymous · Answer

I am looking for a permanent role to have increased pay and education benefits but truly dread having a maternity leave discussion especially so early in my work life at an organization.

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Anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much for the responses,  ladies. It's a sad commentary that we have to have these discussions around something as natural as pregnancy and childbirth. The dialogue makes me feel ill and seriously consider moving to a European country where there seems to be more consideration for family life.

Anonymous · Answer

Since you're at a temp agency, can you just stay on with your current employer? Or are you looking for a permanent role somewhere? Sadly, most employers require you're with them for at least a year before paid leave kicks in. If you're just looking for another temporary position, I think being a temp is actually great since nobody will be worried about your leaving to give birth in 4-6 months.

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