Forum Pregnant and working

New job after miscarriage

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AnonymousGuest ·
You don't know how long it'll take to get pregnant, so just keep trying. And that adjusted job isn't forever either. The idea is that you'll keep working there for the coming years.

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  1. Anonymous Guest #2

    It really depends on what you're doing now and when you can best tell them. If you're doing something that poses a risk to your baby, then you should tell them (wouldn't they also have a reason why the work is being adjusted?).
    If they ask why you didn't tell them earlier when you started working, you can still be honest about your mom and your fear of another miscarriage or stillbirth.
  2. Anonymous #3

    Hey,
    It's indeed a tough situation, but I wouldn't put my family life on hold for my job. An adjusted job can also be nice and doesn't necessarily have to be a disadvantage. Most employers are understanding about this if you're honest about your private situation.
    Greetings,
    Nathalie
    www.littlejack.be
  3. Egwene Guest #4

    Thanks, ladies!
    I think I'll leave it up to fate... Life has already reminded me once that it just can't be planned.
    But if I get pregnant, I'll have to tell them right away, because my job often takes me into a noisy production environment (that's the reason they gave me for the adjusted work).
    So we're going to take a break for one round, and then we'll go for it again.
  4. Egwene Guest #5

    Just for info for anyone else searching who’s dealing with the same issue...
    Turns out I was already pregnant right after the first round.
    I let my boss know with a small heart (I was only 5 weeks along at the time), but it was taken really well. Obviously a bit surprised, but still got the response "better too soon than having to wait too long" )
    My job was slightly adjusted so I could avoid the noise, and my colleagues all reacted very positively...
    So if anyone’s hesitating, just go for it.
    It’ll probably work out fine in most cases, but if people do react negatively, that baby in your belly makes it all seem less bad, right?

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