I recently found out I was pregnant.
Only two weeks later, I got a job offer, which I accepted. I didn’t say anything about my pregnancy as it’s so early. I’ve also heard of employers discriminating against pregnant workers by not hiring them, and I wanted to avoid that.
Last week, I told some relatives about the new job and the pregnancy. One of them asked me if I told the boss about being pregnant. When I said no, he got disapproving and said I shouldn’t have lied about it.
I didn’t say anything, but I don’t think I’m in the wrong. My goal is to protect myself and the baby’s wellbeing, and having a job with maternity leave and a guarantee of work when I return will help me.
Here are what netizens think?
- Yup. I’ve lost out on many a position because I’m well-versed in what questions are legally allowed in interviews and don’t hesitate to ask why they’re asking about my personal life.
I ended an interview because the interviewer tried to engage in “small talk” and started asking things like “do you have kids?”. Like… seriously dude?!?
- I feel bad for people who can’t afford to mess up interviews like this and just answer.
- I got through many interviews in the past with saying “i’m infertile” – shuts them down real fast.
- Many years ago I was being interviewed for a bank teller job. The lady actually asked me if I planned on having more children! She also wanted to know who watched my kids while I was at work!
- I had an employer demand to know why I didn’t tell them in the interview I had a child. Male dominated team. In my professional life I was sure never to display pics of kids bc it will cost you in promotions (unlike the dudes). Hubs was a part time lecturer so fine with childcare.