How is it generally viewed nowadays to start a new job for 4-6 months, and then go on maternity leave?

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There will always be people who judge, but I say do what’s best for you!! Just keep in mind that some companies require a year of employment before offering mat leave

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I did this, but for paternity leave. It was just under 4 months. The new boss told me, "It's a benefit that we offer, and it's on us as the managers to run a sustainable organization while offering those benefits. It's not on you to worry about it."

A+ response from him and I pass that mindset along. If the company offers the benefit, use it with no concerns. The only issue I see is that not a ton of companies offer leave without some type of waiting period.

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It’s fine. It happens. I went out at just under 6 months with a new company a few years ago and got full maternity leave.
You can’t perfectly plan life and interviewing and onboarding take time.

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