How can I ask about maternity benefits without letting on I’m pregnant? Should I even be taking interviews for new jobs? My mat benefits are actually terrible at the job I’m at now.

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Remember - there is nothing stopping a company from giving you the full maternity leave package even if you haven’t been there for a full year yet. They can literally just choose to do it. Give them a reason to. Tell them you’ll sign whatever retention agreement you have to or do whatever you have to do to prove to them that you plan to be there for the long run. Also remember - if they can’t/won’t work with you on mat leave, they’re probably not going to be easy about the type of work/life balance you’ll need to care for a young kid.

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Interview for new jobs if you want to, and ask for a copy of their employee handbook. That should give you the info you need, but not necessarily. Also you should know that FMLA benefits technically only apply if you’re a full-time employee that’s worked at a place longer than 12 months when you deliver. My current place also has an absolutely abysmal leave policy (that literally just went into effect on January 1st), but luckily the state I’m in (CA) provides paid leave. Where are you?

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Thank you for that insight!

Have you read the interview with the producer at 72 who started a new place while pregnant? It’s really helpful. I will find it for you if you haven’t!

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TRUTH.

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SD1 did I write this? Am I Kate? This is literally my story with my current gig. Which is why I so boldly want OP to put her big girl panties on and do the damn thing! Ace this interview for the women who follow ❤️

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Interview went well! Salary range was not high enough. But now don’t feel as weird about looking while pregnant. Thanks!

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Ask about fringe benefits and if you can get a peek at it as it will help you determine total comp package. I did this while interviewing pregnant. Got the job and the told them. Don’t be afraid.

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