Honestly I’m so SICK of engagement announcements on work emails and slack channels. Have to deal with engagements, weddings, and babies on Facebook and ig and now you’re bringing it into WORK too? Gtfo and keep it professional

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I’m pregnant and I only told those that work closely with me— more so because there are so many god damn doctors appts. No major announcement.
For my wedding, only a few coworkers knew, again bc I was out for a few days.
It feels awkward to say “hey look at me I’m accomplishing a milestone that most people accomplish at some point in life and this doesn’t give me any credibility to my work or professional life” so, I get it lol.
My husband I’m pretty sure still hasn’t told anyone at work we’re pregnant. And will likely stay that way 🤣

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Yea I find that strange. Like unless I know you and tell you directly… I’m not doing what would be a social media announcement at work.

Chill OP. Some people get married, some don’t. Why care?

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Tell me you’re single without telling me you’re single

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Happily single for life

I literally thought this was referring to being rolled onto a new project 😂 🤦‍♂️

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ME TOO😂 I had to reread like 3 times

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Slack has the 🤮 emoji for a reason. Use it 🤠. Be that person 😈

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Ask ppl if they’ll also announce their divorces as well.

I’m only somewhat joking, but if ppl think their wedding announcements are important at work, then hit us up with a divorce update too

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Man if I got divorced, I’d definitely announce it. Pretty sure I’d take a 2 week vacation immediately because of it too, so it’s a relevant announcement imo.

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Lighten up, you, Q1 and P1 will find someone soon (maybe each other?)

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A3 that was uncalled for, thx

Not gonna lie, you sound so single

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Ngl I really am

Telling coworkers about major life events is not unprofessional.

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Very unprofessional. I don’t care about your life events. We’re here to do a goal and move on with our lives. We aren’t here to be friends

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Boundaries no more.

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People are way too proud of themselves for having babies. Like, you’re not special. It’s literally biological. Get over yourself

Come to Deloitte lol I never see this type of stuff

It happens and I don't mind it at all!

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