With the job market in such rosy condition, I've been assuming that finding a job may not produce any results for six months or more. This combined with my soon-to-be growing belly doesn't seem to bode well for my chances of landing full-time employment in 2009.
On the off chance I come close to being offered a job before I start showing, one *big* question looms. Anti-discrimination laws do not allow hiring companies to ask, not am I obligated to tell them that I may need to take maternity leave before I have been with the company for one year. However, I can't help wonder what kind of mistrust this could create coming into a new job.
I want and intend to demonstrate that I am a valuable employee. Is it wrong to not say anything during the hiring process? If it a job I am truly excited about, I want to be a good employee and show integrity. How much does it jeopardize my chances if I am upfront about the situation? Let's face it, it's going to be difficult to prove discrimination if they don't hire me, and I am unlikely to do anything about it.
Anyone know of any friends who have been in this position? Thoughts?
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I would absolutely NOT tell. If it's obvious, it's obvious and they can draw their own conclusions. I would think the fact that you are interviewing and actively looking for a position would tell them you are likely to come back after the baby is born. No need to hinder yourself unnecessarily.
(And, yes, I locked down the blog and then basically stopped blogging.)
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