Hey everyone, I wanted input on a situation I currently find myself in.

Hey everyone, I wanted input on a situation I currently find myself in. I started looking for a more senior position after, during my quarterly review, I was informed that as a paralegal moving to a senior class was not possible given that we already had two attorneys performing senior roles. I have scheduled a few interviews where I will place in a senior/managing position if given the opportunity to work there, but here is the kicker... I just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant. So my question is do I stay in my current position to be able to quality for FMLA or if given the opportunity take a new job and informed them in a few months I'm pregnant? Even I won't qualify for FMLA by the time I am due?

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    You get to decide what you need and can afford. If you decide to seek employment elsewhere, remember the pregnancy is not part of the job. If in person position, the pregnancy may need to be disclosed earlier. If virtual, it can be disclosed later. Either way, have a plan for disclosure and what you intend.

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